Williamscot to Bradwell: A361 Corridor - proposed speed limits

We're asking for your views on the proposals to make amendments to existing speed limits on the ‘A361 corridor’ between Williamscot near Banbury to the north & Bradwell near Burford to the south, which - following investigations by Officers and informal consultation with key stake-holders - are proposed to be lowered at various points along the route.

At Williamscot Hill, a new 40mph speed limit will be introduced, replacing a section of the existing 50mph speed limit between Williamscot & the M40 motorway, thereafter a new 50mph speed limit will be introduced (replacing the existing 60mph National speed limit) between Chipping Norton & Ascott-under-Whychwood. At Shipton-under-Wychwood, a new 40mph speed limit will be introduced south of the village in place of part of the existing 60mph National speed limit, and finally at Bradwell Grove, the existing 50mph speed limit will be replaced in its entity with a new 40mph speed limit.

The proposals form part of the Councils ‘Vision Zero’ strategy of a safe system approach to reducing fatal and severe injuries to road users, with the introduction of lower speed limits in the area helping to promote ‘active travel’ choices, which include walking, cycling, scootering and skating. Supporting and encouraging active travel is fundamental to Oxfordshire’s strategy for a sustainable, equitable and inclusive mobility future.

Further information on ‘Vision Zero’ can be found here.

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 29 May 2026.

Whilst we will endeavour 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.