Improving the A40

A40

Since being elected, I have campaigned tirelessly to ensure that we finally address the issue of congestion on the A40.

I have met with Minsters, bringing the Secretary of State for Transport to the A40 to see the congestion for himself, and have been working with local councils and local transport groups to work on solutions to this long-running issue.  

I presented a public petition to Parliament in December 2017 calling for action to address congestion on the A40 between Witney and Oxford, which was signed by thousands of local residents. I have also led a Parliamentary debate on A40 congestion, and contribute frequently to debates to raise the need for upgrades on the road.

Watch me present my A40 petition here!

In 2019, I was delighted to deliver £102m of central government funding for A40 upgrades - the largest investment in the A40 in a generation. This funding comes on top of the £38 million already being invested by Oxfordshire County Council.

This success is cause for massive celebration throughout West Oxfordshire, and I will continue to work closely with our local authorities as work progresses on delivering these important upgrades.

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News

A40 Public Engagement Exhibitions Launch

In 2019, Robert helped to deliver over £100million of central government funding for A40 upgrades - the largest investment in the A40 in a generation. In total, £180million is being invested in major road and infrastructure improvements to cut congestion on the A40.

Robert Delivers Biggest A40 Investment in a Generation

Motorists, bus users and cyclists who regularly use one of West Oxfordshire’s busiest and most important transport routes have reason to celebrate today with the announcement of a £102m funding boost for the A40.

A40 Survey

For decades, congestion on the A40 has been one of the biggest issues in West Oxfordshire. I have described the traffic problems on the A40 as being a "millstone around West Oxfordshire's neck" - hampering our businesses and causing misery for motorists. 

Robert Lobbies New Transport Secretary on A40 Congestion

Robert said: "Earlier this week I met with the new Secretary of State for Transport and the Roads Minister to lobby for their support in tackling congestion on the A40, with a particular eye on the County Council's bid to the Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF).

Robert Welcomes Improvements to Local Rail Services

Robert said: "We've seen significant improvements to local rail services in recent years, with additional car parking provision, platform extensions, upgraded facilities, world-class new trains - and a staff presence at Hanborough Station for the first time in over 50 years.

Robert Opens New Station Building at Hanborough

Passengers travelling from Hanborough will have a fresh start to their journeys as a brand new station building provides a waiting room, customer toilets, and a staff presence for the first time in 53 years.