Oxfordshire paths face 21-metre and 223-metre diversions

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Oxfordshire paths face 21-metre and 223-metre diversions

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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has confirmed the timing for its yearly community gathering.

The session is scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, at the John Radcliffe Hospital site.

The gathering, which doubles as the annual members’ meeting, will be hosted in Lecture Theatre 1 between 5.30pm and 8pm.

Those wishing to attend are requested to book their place through the Trust’s online platform or by contacting 01865 231472.

The session is anticipated to draw to a close on Thursday, October 1.

Elsewhere, Oxfordshire County Council has published multiple public footpath diversion and definitive map amendment orders.

The orders relate to Lewknor Footpath Number 3 and Radley Footpath Number 8, both issued on September 7.

Should the orders receive confirmation, the definitive map and accompanying statement for those locations will be altered by redirecting the footpaths as displayed on the order plans.

The alterations to Lewknor FP3 affect a 21-metre segment of the route, whereas the changes to Radley FP8 impact a 223-metre portion.

The orders, associated maps, and guidance documents are accessible for review at Chinnor Library and Abingdon Library respectively, or via the internet.

Any comments or challenges regarding the orders must be lodged by October 9.

The council retains the option to approve the orders without modification if no objections emerge or should any submitted objections be withdrawn.

Oxfordshire County Council has additionally put forward highway improvement proposals affecting Gosford and Water Eaton.

The scheme encompasses a toucan crossing installation, bus stop clearway zones, and a shared-use pathway along Bicester Road.

The plans respond to residential construction activity on Water Eaton Lane and seek to enhance travel safety for cyclists, pedestrians, and other exposed road users.

Full particulars of the proposals are downloadable from the council’s online resources.

Objections to the scheme must be communicated in writing by October 9.

Several temporary highway closures have also been scheduled for surface treatment operations.

Spencer Avenue in Yarnton will be shut for microsurfacing between September 23 and September 26, while Orchard Road in Ardley will close for comparable works from September 15 to September 19.

Within Oxford itself, numerous short-term road restrictions have been publicised for infrastructure works.

Kennedy Close will be inaccessible for low voltage main overlay operations from September 23 through to October 23.

James Wolfe Road will simultaneously close for equivalent works between September 14 and October 23.

Fletcher Road faces closure from October 22 until December 11, and Bayswater Road will be shut from September 30 to October 7 for replacement of an obsolete link box.

Yeats Close will experience restricted access for low voltage main overlay works between November 16 and December 11.

The Oxford Half Marathon event will necessitate traffic management measures pursuant to Oxfordshire County Council’s special event order.

The order, executed on October 5, takes effect on October 10, with traffic arrangements implemented from 9am on the Saturday in preparation for the Sunday, October 11 event.

The half marathon commences at 9.30am, with all road restrictions projected for removal during the afternoon and the start and finish zones restored by 9pm.

Further information on these orders and closures is published on the Oxfordshire County Council website.

In central Oxford, a premises licence request has been lodged with the licensing authority pursuant to section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003 by Gulp Fiction Ltd for premises at 6 Broad Street.

The application encompasses retail alcohol sales, live musical performances, and recorded music provision.

Written representations concerning the application must be submitted by October 7.

Oxfordshire County Council has further announced pedestrian safety enhancements proposed for Carterton.

The plans feature a zebra crossing on Alvescot Road, a raised zebra crossing on Burford Road, and a raised table traffic calming installation on Wycombe Way.

The initiatives aim to better protect those travelling on foot through the area.

Comprehensive details of the proposals may be examined via the council’s online portal.

Objections to the plans must be submitted in written form no later than October 9.

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