This summer we are replacing Botley Road railway bridge over a five-day period in July.
Replacement of the railway bridge over Botley Road is crucial to enable the expansion of Oxford station and the introduction of more train services. It will allow for the creation of a fifth platform and will result in an improved and safer local road layout so that buses cyclists and pedestrians can more easily access the city centre.
The full replacement of the railway bridge will take place over a five-day period, between Saturday 27 July and Wednesday 31 July.
During this time we will also upgrade signalling and install more track for the new platform 5. Track renewals are also due to take place on the line towards Didcot around Hinksey
Train services will be affected. Further details will be published here soon.
Works in preparation
Travelling by bus
Buses continue to serve Botley Road but during the road closure terminate at stops either side of the railway bridge. If you need to continue your journey, you will need to get off, walk under the bridge on the footpath, and catch a new bus.
Further travel advice is available on the Oxfordshire County Council website:
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If you have any questions or require more information about the scheme, you can email us at: OxfordPhase2@networkrail.co.uk or visit our contact us page.