TRAFFIC restrictions to enable social distancing have been brought into place.

The High Street in Witney up to the Market Square has been closed to non-authorised vehicles, although shops can still receive deliveries.

Meanwhile, barrier sleeves with the logos ‘Stay safe, shop local’ and ‘Please keep a safe distance’ are being introduced.

Toby Morris, cabinet member for resources at West Oxfordshire District Council, said: “We have had to work quickly to bring about these changes which are now being rolled out but have been listening to businesses and residents during the process.

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“We have also worked with Witney Town Council and Oxfordshire County Council to ensure the town centre is a safe place for pedestrians.

“Significantly, these remain experimental changes, which will be kept under review.”

As of today, parking wardens will redirect non-authorised vehicles away from the High Street while the three disabled parking bays outside Boots have been relocated further up the road.

The number 15 Stagecoach bus to Abingdon and the number 19 to Carterton are being rerouted down Corn Street in preparation for the closure of part of Welch Way on Friday, June 26.