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Notice of road closure, Buckingham Road, Newton Purcell

Work item: HS2-EKFB-25-1548

Work Item Summary

Project Phase
Phase 1
Region
Oxfordshire
Location
Buckingham Road
Worksite Name
A4421
Contractor
EKFB JV
Type of works
Cable works, Road closure
Estimated Start Date
17/01/2026
Estimated End Date
18/01/2026

What we are doing

Overhead cable installation works.

Location

Buckingham Road, Between Newton Purcell and Barton Hartshorn.

Duration

8:00am 17 January to 7:00pm 18 January 2026.

What to expect

A section of Buckingham road (at the junction of the A4421 between Newton Purcell and Barton Hartshorn) will be closed with an approved diversion route.

HS2 is undergoing a comprehensive reset to ensure it can be built efficiently and for the lowest reasonable cost. This work is being carried out in stages and will be completed in 2026. We will provide you with updates on the reset and what this means for our plans to build the railway in your area.

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Find out more about

If you have a question about HS2 or our works, please contact our HS2 Helpdesk team on 08081 434 434 or email [email protected]