Oxfordshire Council funds £10m Bicester underpass for East West Rail

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

Oxfordshire County Council has committed £10 million towards a new underpass at Bicester's London Road level crossing.

Bicester's long-running campaign to retain a key route through the town has reached a major milestone. Oxfordshire County Council has committed £10 million towards a new underpass at the London Road level crossing. The funding, combined with East West Rail's commitment to deliver the scheme, is set to secure the future of the crossing and maintain a vital connection between different parts of Bicester.

The proposed underpass would allow vehicles to travel beneath the railway whilst also providing protected access for pedestrians and cyclists. Supporters argue it is essential for keeping communities connected and preventing worsening congestion across the town.

Bicester and Woodstock MP Calum Miller, along with local Liberal Democrats, has campaigned for years for a replacement route amid concerns the crossing could close as part of East West Rail's plans. Miller said residents and businesses had faced years of uncertainty over a route they rely on every day, and that they deserved a lasting solution.

How it is being reported

• 'Victory' as £10m secured for underpass at crossingOxfordshire County Council commits £10m towards an underpass at Bicester's London Road crossing.BBC Oxford · 22 Oct, 06:09
• EWR London Road underpass reaches new £10 million breakthroughBicester’s London Road underpass moves forward as Oxfordshire County Council pledges £10m, securing a vital route amid East West Rail plans.Oxford Mail · 22 Oct, 05:00
• EWR London Road underpass reaches new £10 million breakthroughBicester’s London Road underpass moves forward as Oxfordshire County Council pledges £10m, securing a vital route amid East West Rail plans.Oxfordshire Guardian · 22 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Bicester · Oxfordshire County Council · East West Rail · London Road · Calum Miller

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