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Speeds dropping on Hennef Way, the Oxford Road and in local villages
06/09/2024
The changes were agreed at a meeting on Thursday
Drivers need to be aware that changes to the speed limits on a number of local roads are about to be implemented.
Hennef Way will drop to 40mph, as will the A4260 Oxford Road between Adderbury and Bodicote.
New 20mph limits will be introduced in Horley, the Sibfords and Middleton Stoney.
The changes were agreed yesterday by Oxfordshire highways chief Councillor Andrew Gant.
The new limits on Hennef Way and the Oxford Road have been introduced as part of a series of changes within a United States Visiting Forces road safety initiative, to improve road safety on routes which might be used by visiting US forces personnel.
The village speed reductions are part of Oxfordshire County Council’s project to reduce traffic speeds across the county. So far more than 214 20mph schemes have been introduced since the project began in 2022.
Councillor Andrew Gant, Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport Management, said: “This is an incredible landmark and I want to thank all the communities who have been in touch with us, asking to make their residential streets safer and more pleasant places.
“Throughout the delivery of this programme we have been clear about the advantages it brings. You are seven times more likely to survive if you are hit by a car driving at 20mph than if you are hit at 30mph.
“Reducing speeds in residential areas is a vital pillar of our commitment to Vision Zero – our ambition to eliminate deaths and serious injuries from road traffic collisions in Oxfordshire by 2050.”
In addition to the above changes 20mph limits were also introduced on most roads within Banbury.
Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam
Dave On 06/09/2024 at 12:09 pm
People are more likely to use their phone driving so slowly as they’re getting bored and not paying attention
Sarah On 06/09/2024 at 12:51 pm
So changing a speed limit to keep US personnel safe? If it’s not safe to US citizens surely it’s not safe for UK nationals? Not sure how Mr Grant justifies 40mph on Hennef Way. Ridiculous.
DAVE T On 06/09/2024 at 3:06 pm
It will add a whole 15 seconds to your journey. So what’s all the fuss.
Richard Berry On 06/09/2024 at 3:31 pm
If you can achieve 40mph on this road make sure you put a lottery ticket on. The road is at a standstill at peak times just like the rest of Banburys shoddy road network.
Rob Kinchin-Smith On 06/09/2024 at 4:06 pm
Poor journalism. Your more in-depth article https://banburyfm.com/news/banburys-revised-20mph-scheme-agreed/ is more accurate and uninfected with fake news this being for the benefit of the occasional visit to the area by US service personnel
Andy Green On 06/09/2024 at 6:50 pm
We are happy to clarify. Our article is correct. The Oxfordshire County Council report on Hennef Way clearly states:
“Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire County Councils’ have been working with the Department for Transport (DfT) to determine a package of works to enhance highway safety near to RAF Barford St John, which is in response to a road traffic collision whereby a United States citizen driving on the wrong side of the road collided with a motorbike, fatally injuring its rider.
“Identified measures include new infrastructure such as road markings, traffic signs, and traffic calming, as well as enhanced maintenance such as carriageway surfacing.
“As part of this DfT ‘United States Visiting Forces road safety initiative’, Officers have proposed to introduce a 40mph speed limit in Banbury, on the A422 Hennef Way in place of the existing 50mph between its junctions with the A423 Southam Road roundabout, and the Ermont Way/Wildmere Road roundabout.”