Bridge near Banbury reopens to vehicles

A closure notice was issued last month by Oxfordshire County Council after faults were found on Barford Bridge.
Barford Bridge, between Barford St John and Barford St Michael, has now reopened to vehicles subject to a 3 tonne weight limit and a 2 metre width limit. (Image from Oxfordshire County Council)Barford Bridge, between Barford St John and Barford St Michael, has now reopened to vehicles subject to a 3 tonne weight limit and a 2 metre width limit. (Image from Oxfordshire County Council)
Barford Bridge, between Barford St John and Barford St Michael, has now reopened to vehicles subject to a 3 tonne weight limit and a 2 metre width limit. (Image from Oxfordshire County Council)

Oxfordshire County Council took the decision to close a section of Bloxham Road after recently observing deterioration of the bridge.

Barford Bridge, between Barford St John and Barford St Michael, has now reopened to vehicles subject to a 3 tonne weight limit and a 2 metre width limit.

Action was needed due to the large number of HGVs using the route and the risk of significant further damage.