We deal with road closure requests (Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders or TTROs) for county roads. For trunk roads, you need to contact the appropriate maintenance agency. See the Highways Agency website for a map of the roads they maintain.
If you're planning a neighbourhood street party, please contact your district council. For large event road closures see our page on public event planning.
Fee
We levy a standard charge, based upon the average cost of processing a routine Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO). For further details, see the guidelines in 'How to apply' below. The charge covers some or all of the following:
- An initial site visit (if needed)
- Approval of an application
- Drawing up a schedule
- Consultee letters notifying interested parties
- Preparing and supplying plans showing the affected area and appropriate alternative routes
- Preparation of street notices
- Approval of a temporary diversion signing schedule
- Legal work for preparation and making of the Order
Additional charges
These will be levied for:
- all advertising costs
- regular maintenance of statutory street notices (for footpaths or bridleways)
- extra work needed if you submit an inadequate or unacceptable application
- design or work on the signing schedule we carry out at your request
- staff time if exceptional work is required.
Timescales
A minimum of eight weeks' notice must be given to process Temporary Traffic Regulation Order requests (TTROs) affecting county roads.
Does tacit consent apply?
No. It is in the public interest that we must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from us within a reasonable period, please contact us. You can do this online if you applied through the UK Welcomes service or use the contact details below.
Public liability insurance
The services, company contractor, authority or other person or body requesting the closure should note they will need to show they hold insurance of at least £10,000,000.
How to apply
Please read these guidelines to help you with your application.
Apply by email
Download and complete the following form, and email it to ttrorequests@oxfordshire.gov.uk.
You will also need to send:
- A plan of the proposed restrictions
- A plan of the proposed diversion routes
- Proof of public liability insurance of at least £10,000,000
- A copy of your purchase order for the TTRO
Who to contact
Traffic Regulations Team
Oxfordshire County Council
Speedwell House
Speedwell Street
Oxford
OX1 1NE
Tel: 0845 310 11 11
Email: ttrorequests@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Public relations
It is your responsibility to make sure that all those along the length of the highway affected by the TTRO are told the nature and duration of the restrictions well in advance.
Signs
It is your responsibility to make sure that any alternative route is adequately signed and approved in advance by Oxfordshire County Council. Here is a document showing the signs used:
Temporary signs should comply with Department for Transport Regulations.
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