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Improving the A40

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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 am working hard behind the scenes to ensure that West Oxfordshire can secure the necessary funding to deliver the improvements we need.

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 March 2018, it was announced that Oxfordshire County Council's bid for the Housing Infrastructure Fund, which would bring over £100 million of funding for upgrades the A40, had moved to the next phase.  This is fantastic news and we are one step closer to addressing this issue, and I will continue to work hard to ensure we get the funding for these essential improvements. You can read more about this bid here. I have energetically supported the bid, and continue to campaign to deliver this major funding for our area.

The Government also recently consulted on the creation of a Major Road Network (MRN) - an initiative I had myself raised with Ministers in the Department for Transport. The creation of an MRN will allow for dedicated funding from the National Roads Fund to be used to improve this middle tier of our busiest and most economically important local authority ‘A’ roads.  You can read these proposals in detail here.  I have of course responded in support of these proposals, as they could unlock more funding to help ease congestion on the A40.  You can read my response below.

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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.

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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. 

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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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Robert Welcomes Improvements to Local Rail Services

Thursday, 12 September, 2019

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.

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Robert Opens New Station Building at Hanborough

Friday, 9 August, 2019

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.

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Robert Grills Grayling About Major Road Network Progress at Select Committee Session

Wednesday, 17 July, 2019

Robert said: "Enjoyed grilling the Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling, at our Select Committee session this morning.

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Robert Welcomes Green Light for Shores Green Slip Roads

Wednesday, 24 April, 2019

Long-awaited A40 slip roads in Witney are a step closer to becoming a reality after Oxfordshire County Council's cabinet agreed the land acquisition process to build slip roads on the west side of Shores Green, which connects Oxford Hill and the A40.

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