Banbury Rail Station Improvement Plans Approved

Oxfordshire County Council has approved significant improvements to Banbury Rail Station, set to commence this autumn and take approximately one year to complete. The project aims to enhance access for pedestrians, cyclists, buses, and taxis, particularly by creating a new route that connects Tramway Road with Station Approach Road. Additional features will include new bus stops, cycleways, and footways to facilitate better connectivity between southern Banbury and the town centre. These changes are expected to improve journey times and reliability for all transport methods while alleviating congestion at the Bridge Street junction. Councillor Judy Roberts expressed enthusiasm over the anticipated improvements, emphasizing the need for safer routes for cyclists and pedestrians. Travelers should prepare for potential disruptions due to road closures and diversions during construction.