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An Oxfordshire County Council Temporary Traffic Order for Earls Lane, Deddington under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 is a legal notice that temporarily prohibits or restricts vehicle or pedestrian movement on that road. These orders are typically issued for planned roadworks, infrastructure improvements, or other reasons that require temporary closure of a road for public safety.
What this means for Earls Lane:
- Temporary Restriction:
The road, or a section of it, will be temporarily closed to most traffic.
- Reason:
The order is issued because there’s a need for temporary restrictions on the road for reasons such as planned roadworks, public safety, or maintenance.
- Duration:
The order will be in force for a specified period, which could range from a few hours to up to 18 months, depending on the nature of the work.
- Exemptions:
Certain vehicles or individuals may be exempt from the restrictions, such as emergency services, vehicles undertaking necessary road works, or disabled vehicles with a valid badge.
How to find specific details:
- To get the precise details of the restriction, including the start and end dates and any specific exceptions or diversion routes, you must look for the actual notice published by the Oxfordshire County Council.
- You can often find these notices on the Oxfordshire County Council website or their dedicated consultation pages, such as their “Let’s Talk Oxfordshire” site.
Notice near OX15, OX49 and 2 more | Public Notice Portal
Notice of Temporary Traffic Order Deddington, Earls Lane Prohibition of Through Traffic Date of Order: 13 October 2025 Coming into force: 20 October 2025 This Order is being introduced because of water main replacement work which is anticipated to take 3 months to complete. The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit vehicles proceeding in the section of Earls Lane from the junction of Banbury Road to Castle St. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed to indicate when the measures are in force.
Exemptions are included for emergency services and for the works and for access to premises which are only accessible from the closed section of road. The diversion for this closure is via the B4031 & A4260 and vice versa. This order will remain in force for a maximum period of 18 months or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. (Ref: T16539/MR)