Storm Eunice: The road closures in Oxfordshire

A number of roads in Oxfordshire have also been effected by closures, as well as wider areas of the county that cannot be serviced by buses. 

READ MORE: Storm Eunice: What trains from Oxford Train Station are impacted?

This is what you need to know: 

M40

Part of the M40 is closed due to a fallen tree. 

Two lanes are closed on the M40 northbound between junction 4 at High Wycombe and junction 5 Stokenchurch.

Drivers are being warned there are currently four-mile tailbacks.

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Lanes 1 & 2 (of 3)on the #M40 northbound are closed between J4 (#HighWycombe) and J5 (Stokenchurch) due to a tree that has fallen into the carriageway. We have despatched resources to deal. There is 4 miles of congestion on approach to this incident so allow extra journey time. pic.twitter.com/DOQIlbK4gc

— National Highways: East (@HighwaysEAST) February 18, 2022

Churchill Hospital/Lime Walk/Windmill Road

Due to another fallen tree, we now cannot serve the Churchill Hospital, Lime Walk or Girdlestone Road on our 15 service. Diversion is via Gipsy Lane, London Road and Windmill Road.

— Oxford Bus Company (@OxfordBusCo) February 18, 2022

Due to another fallen tree, we now cannot serve Lime Walk or Windmill Road (for the NOC) on our X1 and ST2 service. Diversion is via Gipsy Lane, London Road.

X1 services will be unable to service the Nuffield Orthapaedic Centre.

— Thames Travel (@thames_travel) February 18, 2022

Steeple Aston and Tackley

SERVICE UPDATE: The S4 will be unable to serve Steeple Aston and Tackley in both directions until further notice due to downed telephone lines in the area blocking the road. We apologize for any inconvenience. pic.twitter.com/nJYAKV1h8D

— Stagecoach Oxfordshire (@Stagecoach_Ox) February 18, 2022

Chazey Heath and Cane End

Due to a fallen tree, we are currently unable to serve Chazey Heath and Cane End on X39/X40 services

The diversion is as follows:
X40 will serve Woodcote, then turn around back towards Wallingford to follow X39 diversion.
X39 will operate to Wallingford, then A4130... [1/2]

— Oxford Bus Company (@OxfordBusCo) February 18, 2022

Culham High Street

Due to a fallen tree, we are currently unable to serve Culham High Street.

Services will divert via Tollgate Road and the A415. Passengers should wait at the junction with Tollgate and High Street.

Thank you for your patience.

— Thames Travel (@thames_travel) February 18, 2022

Other full road closures: 

• Station Road, Henley-on-Thames. 
• Sandy Lane, Yarnton
• Allins Lane, East Hendred

Baynards Green roundabout

Please avoid the area on the B4100 between Bicester and Baynards Green roundabout. Delays are likely due to several reports of fallen trees being attended by @OxfordshireCC Highways and officers. Please avoid road journeys unless absolutely essential. #stormEunice pic.twitter.com/otF3Bystj3

— TVP_Bicester (@TVP_Bicester) February 18, 2022

Blackbird Leys Road

⚠️#Blackbird leys road is closed between Pegasus road and Cuddeston Way due to debris near Evenlode Tower. Please follow local diversions #OxonTravel

— OxonTravel (@OxonTravel) February 18, 2022

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