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Improvements to journeys by car, bus, cycling and walking at Lodge Hill between Abingdon and Oxford are on the horizon, as main construction begins on Oxfordshire County Council’s A34 Lodge Hill interchange scheme.

Excavation and earthworks start today (3 September) as part of the construction of new south-facing slip roads at Lodge Hill, which only has north-facing slips at present.

The scheme will improve connectivity to and from the north of Abingdon, avoiding the town centre and making it easier for people to choose walking, cycling or taking public transport as part of their daily routine.

Early work to set up the site and prepare the area began in May 2025. Construction is expected to be complete by the end of 2026.

To ensure the scheme is built safely, the council’s construction partner, Balfour Beatty, will undertake six different stages of work to minimise disruption.

The first stage involves removing the islands at the junction of the slip roads. This will create more space for construction vehicle access and movement. During this first stage of work, temporary overnight traffic signals will operate between 9pm and 5am on the A4183 and A34 southbound.

Councillor Judy Roberts, Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Place, Environment and Climate Action, said: “The much-anticipated A34 Lodge Hill scheme will improve capacity at the junction, improving bus and car journeys, as well as making walking and cycling safer in the area.

“This is vital and much-needed investment to support growth in Abingdon. Once complete, it will reduce the amount of through traffic in the town centre improving the environment for everyone.

“We have all campaigned for this for so long and it is wonderful news that construction has begun.”

Pauline Schaffer, Director of Infrastructure Funding at Homes England, said:

“As the Government’s housing and regeneration agency, we want to support public and private sector partners to unlock strategic housing sites where brownfield, infrastructure or land projects face delivery challenges.

“Through the Brownfield Infrastructure Land fund, we’re unlocking 820 much needed new homes in Abingdon with the construction of these key roads. Lodge Hill is a prime example of how we’re working with partners like Oxfordshire County Council to unlock the potential of new homes and regional growth in communities through improving infrastructure.”

Matt Parkes, Project Director at Balfour Beatty, said: “We’re pleased to be partnering with Oxfordshire County Council to deliver the A34 Lodge Hill Interchange scheme. This vital infrastructure project will not only unlock regional economic growth but also transform connectivity for residents and road users. Once complete, it will provide safer, more efficient journeys and support the long-term development of the wider area.”

Details of traffic management throughout construction and more information about the A34 Lodge Hill scheme is available on the council’s website.

Notes 

• The six different stages of traffic management and construction works are:
  • Stage 1 (September 2025 – approx. 3 weeks)
    • Nighttime temporary traffic signals between 9pm and 5am on A4183 and A34 southbound off slip for splitter island removal
  • Stage 2 (October 2025 – Spring 2026)
    • Construction of both the western section of the north roundabout and the eastern section of the south roundabout
    • A34 southbound off slip realignment takes place
    • New A34 northbound off slip and new A34 southbound on slip under construction
    • New Egertons access road under construction
    • New footway under construction
    • Temporary speed reduction to 30mph on A4183 to improve safety.
    • Temporary traffic signals for some construction activities
  • Stage 3 (Spring/Summer 2026)
    • A34 northbound on slip realignment takes place and construction of north and south roundabout central sections
    • Traffic will be predominantly free flowing during this stage
  • Stage 4 (Summer/Autumn 2026)
    • A4183 southbound widening and A34 northbound on slip realignment take place
    • Construction continues on north roundabout central section
    • Construction continues on south roundabout central and western sections
    • New Egertons access road nearing completion and tie into roundabout
    • Temporary traffic signals for some construction activities
  • Stage 5 (Autumn 2026)
    • North roundabout verge works takes place
    • Construction of southern roundabout western section continues
    • A34 Southbound on slip construction takes place
    • Traffic will be predominantly free flowing during this stage
  • Stage 6 (Winter 2026)
    • Overnight closures, between 8pm and 6am, on A4183 for final surfacing works
    • New junction open to traffic
• Most of the work will be carried out between the hours of 7:30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, unless specified as overnight works. There will be no work on Sundays or public holidays. These timescales and plans are subject to weather conditions and other factors that are beyond the council’s control.
• In order to maintain safety, the A34 will also be reduced to narrow lanes and speed restrictions in the vicinity of Lodge Hill for the following periods:
  • A34 northbound – October 2025 to April 2026
  • A34 southbound – February 2026 to August 2026

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Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

Temporary Emergency Road Closure at Abingdon, Swinburne Road, OX14 2HD

Oxfordshire County Council has been informed of a temporary emergency road closure on the Swinburne Road whilst lead service pipe relay works are carried out for public safety reasons.

A temporary Emergency Notice is being made to implement the temporary closure and will operate from 13 October 2025 up to and including 15 October 2025. This is a 24 hour daily road closure.

Access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles and for those frontages within the closure area, subject to the progress of the works and liaison with the works supervisor.

Further information regarding the works may be obtained by contacting Thames Water Helpdesk on 0800 316 9800.

TMSW5000 – 22 Swinburne Rd Abingdon OX14 2HD

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Temporary Traffic Regulation Order – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

Temporary Road Closure at Abingdon, St Helen’s Wharf

A request has been received from I & G Contractors for a temporary road closure to apply to a section of St Helen’s Wharf whilst essential gas mains replacement works are carried out.

A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) is being made to implement the temporary closure and will operate from 27 October 2025 up to and including 21 November 2025. This is a 24 hour daily road closure.

(The maximum duration of a TTRO on a road is 18 months and on a footpath is 6 months, or until completion of the works, whichever is the earlier.)

Notice of intention to make the Order will be published in the local press.

A copy of the drawing showing the extent of the closure and also the alternative route for traffic is attached.

Further information regarding the works may be obtained by contacting Paul New on 07714220663 or email Veronicajohnston@igcontractorsltd.com

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Notice T16429 Abingdon, St Helen’s Whart 

DWG3966 – St Helens Wharf – Abingdon – OX14 5EN