M40 closures cause disruption for London to Oxford travel

The Oxford Tube bus service, which travels between the capital and Oxford, has said that due to the roadworks this evening (Saturday, March 28) it will not be stopping as usual in Lewknor.

While apologising to customers, it said that the Mercure Lambert Arms stop would be used instead.

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This comes amid a number of scheduled closures on the motorway this weekend.

On the M40 northbound, Junction 5 to Junction 7, there will be lane closures, slip road closures and a diversion route while maintenance work takes place.

This will happen from 10.15pm until 6am and includes Junction 6 exit and entry slip road closures.

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A spokesperson for the Oxford Tube said: “Due to roadworks tonight from 10.15pm to 6am the slip roads at M40 Junction 6 will both be closed Oxford bound.

“We will be unable to service our usual stop at Lewknor, using the Mercure Lambert Arms stop instead. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.”

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Though these will not be repeated tomorrow evening, on Monday, March 30 more closures are expected in the area.

On the M40 southbound (Junction 6 to Junction 4), drivers can expect to see lane closures, an entry slip road closure and a diversion route will be in place for maintenance work from 10.15pm until 6am.

Similarly, there will be maintenance work taking place on the M40 northbound, Junction 4 to Junction 6, with lane closures, an exit slip road closure and a diversion route for maintenance work at the same time.