Harwell: A417 Reading Road - proposed Toucan crossing

We're asking for your views on the proposal to construct a new Toucan Crossing (signal-controlled crossing for use by both pedestrians & pedal cyclists) to be located on the A417 Reading Road, in Harwell. The crossing will be located between the junctions with the B4493 Wantage Road & Winaway – and is being put forward to help improve road safety for vulnerable road users in the area.

The proposals remain subject to completion of the detailed design process if approved.

Have your say.

Please read the detailed information provided on this consultation and take the time to complete the survey as your views and opinions matter. Your response should be completed and returned by 5pm on Friday 09 October 2026.

Whilst we will endeavor to answer simple queries during the course of the consultation, any more complex questions/issues will be appraised and dealt with as part of consultation process.

What happens next?

The County Council will review the responses and if necessary (i.e. if objections are received) prepare a report to be presented to the Cabinet Member for Highway Management at a meeting scheduled for later in 2026. This will be public meeting at which members of the public may apply to speak. The agenda and reports for meetings will be made available on the Oxfordshire County Council web site about a week before the meeting (please note that occasionally it is necessary to defer reports to a later meeting, and it is therefore advisable to check the agenda ahead of attending a meeting). The Forward Plan of decisions meetings can be viewed here.