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£231M Oxford Project to Revive Botley Road by 2026

8/31/2025

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Network Rail's £231 million project in Oxford aims to reopen Botley Road by August 2026, following delays since April 2023.
A new walkway will connect Botley Road to Frideswide Square as part of the project.
Local businesses have struggled, with some closures attributed to ongoing disruptions.
Rail minister Lord Hendy announced a fund to assist affected businesses.

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Story summary

Network Rail's £231 million project in Oxford aims to reopen Botley Road by August 2026, following delays since April 2023.
A new walkway will connect Botley Road to Frideswide Square as part of the project.
Local businesses have struggled, with some closures attributed to ongoing disruptions.
Rail minister Lord Hendy announced a fund to assist affected businesses.