Oxford footbridge to remain closed until March 2028

Oxfordshire County Council has issued notices covering road closures, parking restrictions, speed-limit changes and public path diversions across the county.

The footpath between Ferry Hinksey Road and Swan Street in Oxford has been closed since September 23.

It is due to instability of the footbridge, with a risk to the public. It is expected to remain until March 17, 2028, unless works are completed sooner.

A diversion is available via Swan Street, West Street, Bridge Street, Botley Road and Ferry Hinksey Road.

Several Oxford roads are due to close for micro-asphalt work from October 19 to October 23. The roads are Bernwood Road, Atkinson Close, Malford Road, Claymond Road and Henry Taunt Close. Access is to be maintained for emergency vehicles and properties where reasonably practicable.

Cranley Road is due to close from October 19 to October 31 for the same type of work. The suggested diversion is via Waynflete Road and Humfrey Road.

Horspath Driftway is subject to a temporary prohibition of through traffic and waiting between 8pm and 6am. The restriction began on October 8 and is linked to resurfacing and the reinstatement of road markings. The work is expected to finish by October 17. A diversion is available via the B4495, B480 and A4142.

King Street, outside 24A to the rear of Guy Court, is due to close from October 12 to November 13. Network Plus is carrying out electric service works on behalf of SSEN. The diversion runs via Jericho Street, Hart Street, Great Clarendon Street, Walton Street, Cardigan Street and the reverse route.

The Rose Hill Eastern Bypass footbridge remains closed because of safety concerns and a risk of collapse. The closure began on May 15 and is due to remain until November 30, 2027, or until repairs are completed.

National Highways is also planning phased, 24-hour closures of all lay-bys on the southbound A34 between Peartree Interchange and Marcham Interchange. The closures are expected to begin on or after November 2 and last about six weeks, with an estimated end date of December 14. The measure is linked to carriageway repairs.

In the Grenoble Road area, temporary restrictions are planned for Oxford United Football Club match days and other authorised events. The circulatory roads around the four roundabouts serving the Kassam Stadium area may close, while waiting, loading and unloading will be prohibited along Grenoble Road. The order comes into force on October 26.

A new 30mph speed limit in Brize Norton comes into force on October 10. It replaces 40mph limits on Carterton Road and the B4477 Norton Way, and on part of B4477 Monahan Way.

Oxford City Council is consulting on two premises licence applications. Plush Lounge, Frewin Court, has applied to extend alcohol sales and entertainment until 4am on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and until 3am on other days. Late-night refreshment is also proposed until those times. Representations must arrive by October 30.

The Young Women’s Music Project has applied for recorded music at The Nest, 33-35 Little Clarendon Street, from 6pm to 2am. Comments must be received by October 29.

In Bicester, Cherwell District Council has made an order to divert parts of footpaths 6, 6A and 10 to enable development. Objections must be received by November 5.

The Environment Agency is consulting on a permit variation for the Ardley Energy Recovery Facility. Comments are invited until November 5.

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