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A34 closures announced

MOTORISTS have been warned to expect delays when repair work on the A34 between Botley and Pear Tree begins.

Carriageway and bridge repair work will take place for approximately 40 nights, with speed restrictions and diversions in place during that time.

Work is due to start on Monday and will mean disruption at the following times:

  • Monday-Thursday nights -10pm-5am
  • Friday nights - 11pm-6am
  • Saturday nights - 10pm-7am
  • Sunday nights - 11pm-5am.

    During these times, the north and southbound bound carriageways between Botley (A420) and Pear Tree (A44) may be closed and traffic diverted around the Oxford ring road.

    Drivers have been warned that at other times a 40mph speed limit will be in place on the north and southbound carriageways between the Godstow bridge and the Wytham bridge And during certain stages of the work, 10mph limits will be enforced.

    Meanwhile, four nights of repair work will take place on the southbound carriageway between Botley and Hinksey Hill, which is also due to start on Monday.

    Overnight closures and restrictions will take place during the hours outlined above.

    For more information visit www.highways.gov.uk or call 01306 878402.

    10:04am Saturday 17th May 2008

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