Published: Monday, 3 February 2025

"We share the frustration of local residents and businesses about further delay to the Botley Road bridge replacement. 

"The upgrade of Oxford train station is vital for the city's economy, but the closure of Botley Road is having a devastating impact on residents and businesses across Oxford. 

"Oxfordshire County Council, as the highways authority, must take action now to tackle congestion and speed up bus journeys in Oxford. We cannot leave residents wasting hours every day sitting in traffic jams for another year and a half.

"The county council needs to sit down with the bus companies, businesses and others urgently to find solutions. All options must be on the table." 

Councillor Louise Upton, Cabinet Member for Planning

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