Botley Road closure: Oxford Station upgrade budget reviewed

A new date for the reopening of Botley Road has not yet been confirmed.

Network Rail said its review would look at “what has been achieved so far, what remains to be done, plus the timescales and budget required”.

It said it would also “consider options for rescheduling the replacement of Botley Road bridge”.

“Work is continuing on the ground at Botley Road and our focus remains on finding the best way forward to deliver the benefits of this major programme for Oxford,” a spokesman said.

“We are working with the Department for Transport and local authority partners as we undertake a full review of the programme and will provide an update on timescales for the next steps of the project.

“This is an incredibly complex project, involving multiple organisations, so although we know everyone wants clarity, we are taking the time to get it right.”