Preparatory work has been underway for the past couple of weeks before the construction of new south-facing slip roads onto the A34 at Lodge Hill. These works began in mid-May and are expected to continue for approximately eight weeks.

Vegetation has been cleared, including trees, near the private access road to Egertons.

A temporary builder’s compound is also being set up off the private access road to Egertons.

Utility diversions are also happening.

The main construction is likely to start in late summer 2025 and continue until winter 2026.

Work has recommenced — following a delay — on the installation of sewers for the new North Abingdon housing developments. This work is expected to be completed by the end of September 2025. Traffic lights are in place at the top of Oxford Road, with other work near the Oxford Road roundabout.