Traffic delays are continuing at Oxford’s Plain junction, a long-standing source of frustration for drivers, cyclists and bus passengers.
The roundabout connects St Clement’s, Cowley Road, Iffley Road and Magdalen Bridge.
Local politicians have previously characterised the area as congested and dangerous, prompting years of discussion about potential improvements.
Oxfordshire County Council introduced a trial of temporary traffic lights in 2024 to ease vehicle movement and shorten peak-time queues.
The scheme focused on regulating vehicles entering the roundabout from Iffley Road and Magdalen Bridge.
The trial generated mixed outcomes.
An on-site worker informed the Oxford Mail that the arrangement was not working, while some local traders said the signals risked increasing congestion rather than reducing it.
Council officials monitored traffic during the test and preserved the results for further analysis.
Transport planners continue to regard the junction as a priority as Oxford faces ongoing pressure on its road network.
Earlier council discussions also covered possible investigations into permanent traffic signals and additional measures intended to improve traffic flow around The Plain.
Despite longer-term proposals, lengthy queues and delays remain the main concern for road users at one of Oxford’s most prominent transport bottlenecks.