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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 £38 million of Government funding already secured for A40 improvements, with work set to commence in 2022.

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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A40

Final Approval Secured on Multi-Million Pound Government Investment in A40 Upgrades

Tuesday, 7 December, 2021

The Government has announced that it has given final approval to a multi-million pound investment in A40 upgrades.

The scheme will provide improved bus journey times, better public transport connectivity, and improved active travel infrastructure.

It comprises of:

BBC South: Robert Discusses Road Safety & A40 Upgrades

Friday, 1 October, 2021

Robert said: "I appeared on BBC South recently to discuss road safety and explain how the A40 upgrades we secured in 2019 will help to improve safety on this important West Oxfordshire A-road."

The full clip can be watched above.

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A40 Public Engagement Exhibitions Launch

Tuesday, 11 May, 2021

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.

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Conservative County Council To Deliver Shores Green Project

Wednesday, 7 April, 2021

Conservative-led Oxfordshire County Council will deliver the Shores Green project which will improve access to Witney.

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Robert Joins Briefing on Cotswold Line Campaign

Tuesday, 19 January, 2021

Robert said: "Local MPs and councils received a useful update from the Cotswold Line Promotion Group on progress in the campaign to upgrade the line.

Robert Delivers Biggest A40 Investment in a Generation

Friday, 1 November, 2019

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.

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A40 Survey

Monday, 7 October, 2019

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 Intensifies Campaign for A40 Improvements (VIDEO)

Monday, 30 September, 2019
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Robert Writes to New Secretary of State to Support A40 HIF Bid

Monday, 23 September, 2019

Robert has written to new Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Robert Jenrick, to express his support for Oxfordshire County Council's bid to the Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF).

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Robert Lobbies New Transport Secretary on A40 Congestion

Friday, 13 September, 2019

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).

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