Research and analysis

Oxford to Cambridge expressway strategic study: interim report

Sets out the high level case for the Oxford to Cambridge expressway scheme.

From:
Department for Transport
Published
18 August 2016

This publication was withdrawn on

This information was replaced by the Oxford to Cambridge expressway strategic study: stage 3 report in Novemeber 2016.

Documents

Interim report of the Oxford to Cambridge strategic study executive summary

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Interim report of the Oxford to Cambridge strategic study

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Details

This is the stage 1 report for the Oxford to Cambridge expressway study. It outlines the high level case for a strategic link to connect the cities of ‘the brain belt’ together. It will inform further work being carried out to develop the options for intervention.

Based on work so far, consultants have concluded that:

  • the primary study area east-west road route linking Oxford, Milton Keynes and Cambridge is of variable standard

  • the route provides an important regional and sub-regional function, linking the fast growing Oxford, Milton Keynes and Cambridge functional economic areas

  • due to the current lack of east-west transport connectivity, there are low levels of strategic long distance movements along the primary east-west route within the study area

  • sections of the route interchange with and form important strategic routes for freight traffic

Background to the Oxford to Cambridge expressway strategic study

The Oxford to Cambridge expressway strategic study is one of 6 strategic studies that will inform the development of the second phase of the Road investment strategy (RIS 2).

The study was announced as part of the first phase of the Road investment strategy (RIS 1) published in December 2014. The RIS 1 and RIS 2 set out a long-term approach to improve England’s motorways and major roads (the ‘strategic road network’).

Published 18 August 2016

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