Didcot and surrounding areas major infrastructure scheme – October update
As the County Council approaches construction for the scheme, we will be hosting five drop-in information events where members of the public can view designs for all the sections of the scheme and learn about our emerging construction programme.
Published: 10 October 2025
The events will also provide an opportunity for people to ask questions and discuss any concerns with our project team.
No booking is required and people can attend any event:
- Wednesday 15 October 2025
3:30pm – 8pm
District Community Centre, Gentian Mews, Great Western Park, Didcot, OX11 6GR
- Friday 17 October 2025
2pm – 8pm
Clifton Hampden Village Hall, Abingdon Rd, Clifton Hampden, Abingdon OX14 3EG
- Saturday 18 October 2025
11am – 4pm
Cornerstone Art Centre, Didcot, 25 Station Rd, Didcot OX11 7NE
- Wednesday 22 October 2025
2:30pm – 8pm
Sutton Courtenay Village Hall, Hobbyhorse Ln, Sutton Courtenay, Abingdon OX14 4BB
- Thursday 23 October 2025
2pm – 8pm
Appleford Village Hall, Main Rd, Abingdon OX14 4PF
Enabling works
Enabling works will also be starting shortly on the Clifton Hampden Bypass and Didcot to Culham River Crossing sections of the scheme.
The enabling works are scheduled for completion between Autumn 2025 and Winter 2026 and include:
- Erection of temporary fencing, including tree protection measures
- Vegetation and site clearance to facilitate archaeological activities
- Archaeological investigations
- Set up of main compounds, site offices, and welfare facilities
- Utility diversions
Most of the work will be carried out between the hours of 7:30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, unless specified as overnight works. There will be no work on Sundays or public holidays. The majority of the works are taking place off the existing highway network, however, people may notice activity when travelling along the A4130, B4016, A415, and B4015, as well as from nearby public rights of way and the Thames footpath.