Long Wittenham - proposed 30mph & 40mph speed limits

We're asking for your views on the proposal to introduce new lower speed limits on the approaches to the village in Long Wittenham. Specifically, the proposal comprises of a short extension to the existing 30mph speed limit on the long Wittenham Road at the northern end of the village, to then be accompanied by a new 40mph speed limit to run northwards to meet the existing 30mph speed limit at Clifton Hampden. Additionally, on the Little Wittenham Road leading eastwards out of the village & adjacent to the nature reserve – a new 250 metre 30mph buffer speed limit is also proposed.

The proposals are being put forward as a result of road safety concerns raised by the Parish council, and in order to support the existing village-wide 20mph speed limit.

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 26 April 2024.

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 2024. 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.