Didcot and surrounding area infrastructure improvements
About the improvements
The Didcot and surrounding areas major infrastructure scheme will provide vital transport infrastructure to reduce congestion and enable more reliable journey times, improve pedestrian and cycling connectivity, and support new employment sites and housing in and around Didcot.
The project includes four highway sections that incorporate improvements to existing roads, the construction of new roads, new walking and cycle routes, and will help to facilitate new and enhanced bus services.
Key benefits:
- 19km of walking and cycling paths to improve pedestrian and cycle connectivity for work and leisure trips
- 18 new bus stops to provide more sustainable travel options in and around Didcot
- Reduce congestion and improve air quality in surrounding villages and parishes
- Enable more jobs in the local area in new and existing employment sites
- Support expected housing growth in the local area
Compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) and side road orders (SROs)
The Side road order (SRO) and compulsory purchase order (CPO) for the Didcot and surrounding area infrastructure improvements has been confirmed by the Secretary of State for Transport.
Scheme benefits
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Enabling works
Enabling works have started on the Clifton Hampden Bypass and Didcot to Culham River Crossing sections.
The enabling works scheduled for completion between Autumn and Winter 2025 include:
- Erection of temporary fencing, including tree protection measures
- Archaeological investigations
- Vegetation and site clearance to facilitate archaeological activities
- Set up of main compounds, site offices, and welfare facilities
- Utility diversions
Most of the work will be carried out between 7.30am and 6pm, Monday through Friday, unless specified as overnight work.
There will be no work on Sundays or public holidays.
The majority of this work is taking place off the existing highway network; however, people may notice activity when travelling along the A4130, B4016, A415, and A4015, as well as from nearby public rights of way and the Thames footpath.
How it is being funded
Funding for the scheme comes from a combination of Homes England grant funding, Enterprise Oxfordshire capital investment, Section 106 contributions from developers and funds from the council's own capital budget.
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