Oxford footbridge to remain closed until March 2028

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

A footbridge between Ferry Hinksey Road and Swan Street in Oxford will remain closed until March 2028 due to instability.

A footbridge between Ferry Hinksey Road and Swan Street in Oxford has been closed since September 23 due to instability and a risk to the public. Oxfordshire County Council expects the closure to remain in place until March 17, 2028, unless repair works are completed ahead of schedule.

Users of the footpath can use an alternative route via Swan Street, West Street, Bridge Street, Botley Road and Ferry Hinksey Road. The council has also issued notices covering several other road closures, parking restrictions, speed-limit changes and public path diversions across the county.

Several Oxford roads are scheduled to close from October 19 to October 23 for micro-asphalt work, including Bernwood Road, Atkinson Close, Malford Road, Claymond Road and Henry Taunt Close. Access will be maintained for emergency vehicles and properties where reasonably practicable. Cranley Road is also due to close from October 19 to October 31 for the same work, with diversions via Waynflete Road and Humfrey Road.

How it is being reported

• Oxford footbridge closure set to remain in place until 2028Oxfordshire County Council has issued notices covering road closures, parking restrictions, speed-limit changes and public path diversions across the county.Oxford Mail · 17 Oct, 05:00
• Oxford footbridge closure set to remain in place until 2028Oxfordshire County Council has issued notices covering road closures, parking restrictions, speed-limit changes and public path diversions across the county.Oxfordshire Guardian · 17 Oct, 05:00

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