437 Oxford folk call for Botley Road cash boost for traders
Businesses have seen footfall and profits plummet since Botley Road was shut for upgraded works on Oxford rail station from April 2023 to October.
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Businesses have seen footfall and profits plummet since Botley Road was shut for upgraded works on Oxford rail station from April 2023 to October.
The impact of closing Botley Road at the rail bridge has been compounded by the start of roadworks at Botley Interchange, some traders have claimed.
Oxfordshire County Council has been criticised by Oxford business owners for presiding over a 'complete disaster' of traffic closures.
Botley Road is currently closed at the rail bridge, forcing buses to terminate and begin their routes at Osney Island.
Network Rail are currently carrying out a multi-million-pound re-development of Oxford Station.