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Pothole innovation trial believed to be first of its kind in the country

Oxfordshire tests seven different repair methods on same stretch of road to compare results and improve process

27
June
2023
| 07:00 Europe/London
After a winter that saw the number of potholes reported in Oxfordshire double compared to the same period last year, a trial has taken place – believed to be the first of its kind in the UK – aimed …
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Seven more 20mph applications approved as applications top 200 in first year

Abingdon among latest areas to get approval

27
April
2023
| 11:54 Europe/London
Abingdon has become the latest major Oxfordshire town to adopt 20mph speed limits in residential areas to create safer, healthier and quieter streets.It was one of seven communities to have …
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Proposal for giant reservoir faces continued opposition

24
January
2023
| 16:26 Europe/London
Renewed efforts by water companies to move forward with proposals for a giant reservoir near Abingdon are again facing opposition in Oxfordshire.Oxfordshire County Council has sent its responses to a series of consultations taking place concerning …
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Work set to start on improving cycling and walking route in Upton

26
September
2022
| 11:23 Europe/London
Work is due to start this week to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians in a southern Oxfordshire village.Oxfordshire County Council will be carrying out the work in Upton as part of the Chilton Road cycling scheme, a project seeking to make a …
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Oxfordshire County Council calls for giant reservoir plan to be scrapped again

15
March
2022
| 15:52 Europe/London
Oxfordshire County Council has called for revived plans to build a seven square kilometre reservoir between Abingdon, Steventon and East Hanney to be dropped.A draft regional plan for securing future water supplies includes proposals for the south …
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Traffic restrictions brought in at Steventon Bridge

29
December
2021
| 11:11 Europe/London
Traffic restrictions have been introduced to High Street in Steventon due to the deterioration of brickwork on Steventon Bridge.Oxfordshire County Council, which owns and maintains the bridge, has narrowed the B4017 across the bridge and brought in …
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New year present for bus passengers in Oxfordshire

31
December
2020
| 06:20 Europe/London
Bus passengers are set to be benefit as services across the county are set to be improved and maintained in the New Year thanks to Oxfordshire County Council working with local bus operators and major employers.Bus operators have also taken a number …
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Highway improvements for Didcot and West Oxfordshire move a step closer

22
July
2020
| 08:54 Europe/London
Two key agreements that will bring millions of pounds worth of highways improvements to the Didcot area and the A40 through West Oxfordshire have progressed further this week after being considered by the county councils’ cabinet. The investments …
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A4185 improvements for thriving Harwell Campus junction to start

09
August
2019
| 09:53 Europe/London
Work to increase capacity at a key junction at one of Oxfordshire’s leading and expanding science, innovation, technology and business campus is to begin on Monday 12 August. Contractors working for Oxfordshire County Council will be upgrading …
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