Roadworks completed at busy Banbury junction after seven months
A major seven-month roadworks project aimed at speeding up bus journeys and improving pedestrian safety in Banbury town centre has now been completed.
Oxfordshire County Council has confirmed that its seven-month Cherwell Street improvement project has now been completed, bringing months of traffic disruption in the town centre to an end.
The scheme, which was funded through the Government's Bus Service Improvement Plan, has extended the bus lane along Cherwell Street and upgraded traffic signals at the George Street and Bridge Street junctions.
As part of the project, contractors also upgraded pedestrian crossings and cleaned nearby drainage and gully infrastructure to improve accessibility and reduce the risk of flooding.
The council hopes the improvements, which began in January, will deliver faster and more reliable bus journeys while making it easier and safer for people to walk to the town centre, bus station and railway station.
Cllr Gareth Epps, Oxfordshire County Council's cabinet member for transport and connectivity, said: “I'd like to thank residents, businesses and everyone who uses this route for their patience during construction.
“Cherwell Street is a main gateway into Banbury town centre and an important route for local bus services. These improvements will help buses move through the area more efficiently, improving reliability for passengers and helping make public transport a more attractive choice.
“The project has also delivered safer and more accessible pedestrian crossings, making it easier for people to get around the town centre and connect with local shops, services and Banbury station.
“These improvements are an important part of our wider commitment to creating a transport network that is safer, more reliable and supports sustainable travel across Oxfordshire.”