A34 TRUNK ROAD (NEAR OXFORD) TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS

A34 TRUNK ROAD (NEAR OXFORD) TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS
Notice is hereby given that Highways England Company Limited intends to make an Order on the A34 Trunk Road in the County of Oxfordshire, under Section 14(1)(a) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 because works are proposed to be executed on the road. The effect of the Order would be to authorise:-

1. the overnight closure of:

(i) the southbound carriageway of the A34 at Botley Interchange (A420);
(ii) the northbound carriageway of the A34 between Hinksey Hill Interchange (A423) and Botley Interchange (A420);
(iii) the slip road leading to the northbound carriageway of the A34 at Hinksey Hill Interchange (A423);
(iv) the slip road leading to the southbound carriageway of the A34 at South Hinksey Junction;
(v) the slip road leading to the southbound carriageway of the A34 at Botley Interchange (A420); and
(vi) access to and from the A34 at Westminster Way.

2. the 24 hour closure of the lay-by adjacent to the northbound carriageway of the A34 between points 570m and 800m north of South Hinksey overbridge.

These measures would be in the interests of road safety while contractors undertake inspections and all associated works. It is expected that the work would last for approximately 3 nights starting on or after Monday 16th October 2017. The overnight closures would take place between 20:00 and 06:00 (maximum period). The Order would come into force on 14 October 2017 and have a maximum duration of eighteen months. Traffic affected by the closures would be diverted via other junctions of the A34, and using the A423, A4142, A40, A44, A420, and A4074. The diversion route would vary depending on the closure in place. The temporary closures and diversion routes would be clearly indicated by traffic signs when they are in operation during the works period.
M Taylor, an Official of Highways England Co Ltd. Ref: HE/SE/2017/A34/169 Highways England Company Limited, (Company No. 9346363). Registered Office: Bridge House, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4LZ. A company registered in England and Wales. For enquiries, please contact the Customer Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000 or info@highwaysengland.co.uk http://www.highways.gov.uk