Transport & Infrastructure
Stay up to date with the latest news and developments on roads, rail transport, buses, park and ride, public car parks, car parking, household waste, recycling facilities, electricity, broadband, and other essential infrastructure across Oxford and Oxfordshire.
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New buses and expanded services launched across Bicester and North Oxfordshire
New buses and expanded routes have been introduced across Bicester and North Oxfordshire, including a regular daytime service to Chesterton and improved connections between Heyford Park, Bicester and the John Radcliffe Hospital.
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Drivers warned of delays as two major roadworks commence in Abingdon next week
Drivers are being warned of likely delays in Abingdon as work at Peachcroft roundabout coincides with the A34 Lodge Hill junction scheme for around six weeks from 28 September.
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New bus services introduced across Oxfordshire after Botley Road reopening
New and revised bus services have begun across Oxfordshire following the reopening of Botley Road, restoring city-centre links and introducing new cross-city routes, increased frequencies and revised timetables.
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Botley Road finally reopens after more than three years
After more than three years behind barriers, Botley Road has finally reopened, restoring road and bus links between west Oxford and the city centre, alongside new walking, cycling and station connections.
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B4445 Chinnor road to trial low-carbon resurfacing as closures begin
A stretch of the B4445 between Thame and Chinnor will be resurfaced using a package of lower-carbon materials and technologies, with three phases of road closures planned from 21 September to 07 October.
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Oxpens River Bridge construction begins in Oxford
Construction has officially begun on Oxford’s new Oxpens River Bridge, creating a new walking and cycling connection between Grandpont, Oxpens and the city centre, with the project expected to be completed in 2027.
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Oxfordshire transport plan sets out £245.5m investment through 2029
Oxfordshire County Council has approved a transport delivery plan setting out how £245.5 million of government funding will support road maintenance, buses, active travel, EV infrastructure and road safety across the county.
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John Radcliffe hospital staff car park extension plans withdrawn amid parking row
Plans to add 16 staff parking spaces at Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital have been withdrawn, as concerns over a loss of 136 spaces, hospital access and pressure on surrounding roads continue to fuel a local political row.
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Free summer bus travel drives rise in young passengers across Oxfordshire
A government scheme offering free bus travel to children aged five to 15 drove a 229 per cent increase in young passenger journeys across Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel services during August.
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Electric vehicle charging bays to replace parking spaces across Oxfordshire
New electric vehicle charging bays will replace regular parking spaces at 11 locations across Oxfordshire, after councillors approved the first sites under a £4m programme. Other proposals were deferred or rejected following concerns over parking, pavements and local access.
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Oxfordshire approves first ‘quiet lane’ as police clash with transport chief
Oxfordshire has approved its first “quiet lane”, cutting the speed limit on Shepards Pit Lane in Stanton St John from 60mph to 20mph despite Thames Valley Police calling the scheme “highly inappropriate”.
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St Giles’ Fair: The road closures and traffic restrictions you need to know about
St Giles’ Fair returns to Oxford this September, with road closures and traffic restrictions in place across the city centre. Here’s what you need to know.
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Study finds potential for new £29m railway station at Ardley
A new study commissioned by Oxfordshire County Council has found a credible basis for developing a passenger railway station at Ardley, with an indicative cost of £24m to £29m and a potential site at the former station.
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Osney Bridge reopening delayed as Thames Water extends Oxford works
The reopening of Osney Bridge in Oxford has been delayed again, with Thames Water now planning to keep a lane closure in place until 18 September. The latest extension comes as Botley Road prepares to reopen after more than two years of closure.
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Guide dog puppies take to Oxford buses as part of training for future careers
Four Labrador puppies have taken part in a special training session at Oxford Bus Company’s Cowley depot, learning to navigate public transport as part of their journey towards becoming guide dogs for people with sight loss.
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City Sightseeing Oxford and Museum of Oxford launch new combined ticket
City Sightseeing Oxford and the Museum of Oxford have launched a new combined ticket, giving visitors and residents a discounted way to explore the city by open-top bus and discover its history at the Museum of Oxford.