Oxford road set for overnight closures ahead of traffic filter trial
In the meantime, the council is considering a temporary £5 congestion charge on the same roads. A decision is expected in mid-September after a public consultation.If approved, the charge could begin this autumn. The proposal will be reviewed by the council's scrutiny committee on 27 August, with a final decision due on 10 September.Filters on Hollow Way and Marston Ferry Road would operate Monday to Saturday, 07:00 to 09:00 and 15:00 to 18:00. On other roads - Hythe Bridge Street, St Cross Road, Thames Street, St Clements, and Hollow Way - they would apply daily from 07:00 to 19:00. A council spokesperson said no further closures were planned, as most infrastructure is already in place.
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