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Notice of road closures A421 and A4421 update

Work item: HS2-EKFB-26-1618

Work Item Summary

Project Phase
Phase 1
Region
Oxfordshire
Location
Finmere, Newton Purcell
Worksite Name
A421, A4421
Contractor
EKFB JV
Type of works
Road closure, Road realignment, Traffic management
Estimated Start Date
24/01/2026
Estimated End Date
16/02/2026

What we are doing

We are realigning both roads onto new overbridges.

Location

A421 – Finmere

A4421 – Newton Purcell

Duration

A421

Weekend Road Closures – 8:30pm to 5:30am

  • 06 February to 09 February 2026
  • 13 February to 16 February 2026

A4421

Road Closure

  • 24 January to 25 January 2026
  • 30 January to 02 February 2026

Traffic management (lane closures and/or traffic lights) will remain on both roads when required until summer 2026.

What to expect

Weekend road closures and traffic lights

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]