The long-awaited announcement from East West Rail appeared to have sealed the fate of the road crossing for vehicles at London Road in Bicester. It will close to traffic at a date yet to be set and no alternative crossing for vehicles will be built.
EWR suggests a new bridge or underpass for pedestrians and cyclists should be built near the existing London Road level crossing and is asking residents to express views on this as part of the consultation now underway and lasting into the early part of 2025.
To view the relevant sections of the consultation report click here
To view the technical report section on London Road crossing click here.
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ADDED UPDATE:
The East West Railway Company issued a short video on the London Road crossing on 12th December 2024..
This needs to be challenged. The london Road crossing is imperative to Bicester and the flow of traffic in the town.
This will cut off half the town and destroy an already decimated town centre. Many Langford and Graven Hill residents will now cease shopping in the town centre when it involves a long journey round through the Bicester Village traffic. Plans to regenerate Market Square have been dealt a huge setback by this announcement. It must be challenged by everyone in this town