Blenheim & Woodstock Area Footpath closures and road restrictions
Coming into force: 8 July 2024
This Order has been introduced because of a major event (the 2024 EPC Conference) at Blenheim Palace between 8 and 19 July 2024. The order is authorised by the Chief Executive of the Oxfordshire County Council together with the Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police. For public safety and protection the high security event will be subject of numerous prohibitions and restrictions affecting footpaths and roads as follows:
1. A44, speed reduction from 50 to 40mph from Bladon roundabout into Woodstock town.
2. No driving or waiting and loading – B4437 from the A44 junction to Ditchley Gate continuing west into Stonesfield Road to the junction with Akeman Street and northwest along B4437 to Stonesfield Riding.
3. Langford Lane from the junction with the A44 east to the junction with Evenlode Crescent.
4. No Waiting or loading – A4095 Grove Road, Bladon from Bladon Roundabout to Park Lane, Bladon and Park Lane up to Bladon Gate.
5. Footpath closures – the entire Blenheim Estate and public footpath No.265/36/10 for its full length from the A4260 to the A4095.
Exemptions are included for emergency services and military vehicles and authorised vehicles in support of the event. Appropriate signs will be displayed to indicate when and where the measures are in force and the alternative routes will be signed locally. The relevant part of the Oxfordshire County Council (A44 Oxford to Woodstock Road) (Speed Limits) Order 2023 in respect of the 50mph speed limit on the A44 is temporarily suspended for the duration of this order.
To view the order, click here.
TTRO (T13864) Temporary Road Closure, North Leigh, New Yatt Lane
Coming into force: 15 July 2024
This Order is being introduced because of carriageway repairs which are anticipated to be completed on 26 July 2024.
The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit any vehicle proceeding or waiting in that section of New Yatt Lane between its junctions with New Yatt Road and Hatfield Pitts Lane Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed to indicate when the measures are in force.
Exemptions are included for police, fire and ambulance services and for the works and for access to premises which are only accessible from the closed section of road.
The alternative route for traffic affected by the closure is via New Yatt Road – Common Road – A4095 – B4022 – Poffley End Lane – Hatfield Pits Lane.
To view the order, click here.