Preliminary checks will be taking place From 16th August 2021 due to scheduled road works to occur on the Ploughley Junction/ A41 Junction, north of Ambrosden, at it’s junction with Ploughley Road.
While the construction of the improved junction is not expected to begin until late 2021/early 2022, we have started some preliminary ground investigation works.
The improvements will increase the capacity of the junction and accommodate expected increases in future traffic demand. These works are part of the Bicester Garden Town infrastructure programme and are essential to support the planned development and the successful delivery of the garden town. The early delivery of critical infrastructure like roads, cycleways and pedestrian crossings is key to ensuring that we can accommodate the expected increases in population from the new garden town without adversely impacting local residents, who will benefit from improved facilities.
The improved junction will include:
- a banning of a left turn into Ploughley Road from the A41
- a banning of a right turn out of Ploughley Road onto the A41
- a single lane accommodating the A41 eastbound lane for vehicles going ahead
- a pedestrian crossing to the east of the junction
- increased shared used footpath/cycleway provisions
- kerb realignment
- introduction of a new junction with traffic signal controls
- introduction of new toucan crossings (allowing for pedestrian and cycle use).
- resurfacing / new footpath construction
Please note that vehicles will continue to have access from Ambrosden from the east via the B4011 and will be able to use the new roundabout on the A41.
Subject to suitable weather conditions, ground investigation works are due to begin from 16 August, and are expected to complete in early September. During these works, there will need to be a lane closure on the A41 overnight, which will be managed by temporary traffic signals. Please keep an eye out for advance warning signs for these works. Some minor delays can be expected as a result and we would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused.
Please visit our website for more information about the scheme at https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/roads-and-transport/roadworks/ The website will be updated regularly with progress of the scheme.
If you would like to get in touch, please email PloughleyRoad@oxfordshire.gov.uk. If you do not have access to email or would prefer to call, you can contact our customer services team on 01865 792 422.
Last Updated 18 August 2021
