The removal of the pedestrian crossings near Coxeters at the bottom of Stratton Way has made it more difficult to cross.

It does not make for pretty pictures, and the AbITs newsletter emphasises “During the work the shops, businesses and facilities in the town centre will be open as usual. Please continue to visit and show your support for the town during the improvement work.”

Shop owners are worried how this will affect their business. It is intended to make Abingdon more pedestrian friendly in the long run, but not necessarily more car friendly.