Travel in central Oxford will be affected by road closures and traffic diversions on Monday 4 May 2026, as the city hosts the annual Bannister Miles event. The running event, which is organised by DS Media & Events Limited, will impact several key roads throughout the morning.
According to Oxfordshire County Council, St Aldate’s will be closed from Brewer Street to High Street between 07:00 and 11:30. During this time, the High Street will also operate under a partial closure from Carfax to Magdalen Bridge, with a single-lane one-way system in place to allow buses to continue their routes.
Additionally, Iffley Road will be closed to all traffic from The Plain Roundabout to James Street from 07:00 until 12:30. Local bus operators, including the Oxford Bus Company, may experience service changes while these restrictions are in effect. Road users are advised that alternative routes for through traffic will be clearly signed locally and via the ring road.
The event, which returns for its third year with sponsorship from the Sanghera Foundation, commemorates the historic achievement of Sir Roger Bannister. The route for the Community Mile begins on St Aldate’s near the Christ Church entrance, continues along the High Street, crosses Magdalen Bridge, and concludes on Iffley Road.
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