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Council leans toward making Niblock Alley one‑way southbound amid downtown development
Summary
Council discussed converting Niblock Alley to southbound traffic to address congestion and sight‑line issues raised by upcoming projects such as the King's Cross mixed‑use development and an arcade at 55 S. Third Street. Pennoni engineers recommended southbound flow; further traffic study and mitigation were recommended before final action.
Oxford Borough Council discussed converting Niblock Alley to a southbound one‑way configuration on March 2, 2026, to address congestion and sight‑line problems at Market Street that could be exacerbated by planned developments, including the King's Cross mixed‑use project and a new arcade at 55 S. Third Street.
Traffic engineers from Pennoni told council that southbound traffic would be the least problematic option given current congestion patterns and line‑of‑sight issues at Market Street. Council members and staff raised concerns about parking loss, truck turning radii, deliveries to new theater and commercial spaces, and the potential need to adjust Broad Street and 4th Street operations. Staff recommended further traffic analysis coordinated with the King's Cross project and potential mitigation measures before any final design or signage changes.
No final ordinance or operational change was adopted at the meeting; the item remains under study with additional design work suggested.
