A section of the A34 is being shut again this evening due to works taking place on the carriageway. 

The A34 northbound will be closed from 9pm until 6am tomorrow morning between the junctions for Hinksey Hill and Peartree near Oxford

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This is for planned resurfacing works.

Diversions will be in place while the work is carried out. Drivers are advised to plan journeys ahead. 

In a statement issued on Tuesday afternoon, OxonTravel, a traffic account run by Oxfordshire County Council, said: “Planned closure - tonight.

"The A34 northbound will be closed tonight between Hinksey Hill to Peartree from 9pm until 6am tomorrow morning, October 16.

“Please plan your journey ahead.”