The Lodge Hill interchange works are intended to improve access to the A34 from north Abingdon and reduce traffic going through Abingdon town centre. There will be south facing slip roads, two roundabouts to control traffic on and off the A34, mitigation measures intended to limit any increase in rat-running through nearby villages, and improvements to existing lay-bys along the A34.
Work continues on creating the south-facing slip roads. The view from the footpath bridge towards Sunningwell, looking north, shows the line of what will become the new off-slip road.
Most of the slip-road route looks muddy as the land has been cleared and levelled. One mature oak tree has been kept and surrounded by fencing to protect its roots during the works.
Looking from the A4183 bridge (without the aid of a drone), extensive yellow fencing marks out walkways and other protected areas. Beyond them, the start of the new south-facing on-slip can be seen.
To allow the installation of narrow lanes — needed for the safety of the workforce — sections of the A34 are being closed overnight between the Hinksey Hill and Marcham interchanges. Closures will be in place from 9pm to 6am on the following dates:
* Southbound only: Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 January
* Northbound only: Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 January
Residents and local politicians from Abingdon have long campaigned for these slip roads. The scheme was made possible through funding made available as a result of the large-scale housing developments in North Abingdon. The view south from the Sunningwell footpath bridge shows some of the housing and how close it is to the A34.
That picture of the houses beside the A34 immediately reminded me of Pete Seeger’s song “Little boxes made of ticky tacky”
not everyone can afford a mansion
Many, many years ago we went to a consultation meeting on the estates to be built so close to the A34. We raised the problem of noise and pollution and were told that the houses closest to the road would be “ social housing” , the implication being that such residents would have to put up and shut up.
Best social housing is integrated within wider developments rather than separate developments – as you say social tenants requirements are no different to other home owners/renters
On Sunday 18th January St Helen’s Wharf is yet again closed for emergency gas works .
In the same position as last weeks closure !
Not really sure what that has got to do with events on the A34/Lodge Hill junction??