Updates
Project Update – April 2024
Temporary scaffolding installation is due to start on Monday 22nd April 2024. The work is being planned to minimise traffic disruption as far as possible, however, due to the nature of the works, off-peak nighttime two-way lights (lane closure) will be required on Banbury Road for certain periods during the construction programme to ensure the scaffolding work can be carried out in a safe manner, to protect the members of the public and Contractors. The first temporary traffic management (lane closure) is programmed for the week commencing 22nd April 2024, and it will be applied from 8 pm to 6 am.
While the scaffolding is in place, a full footpath closure will also be necessary to accommodate the scaffold supports and contractor access. While footpath closures are in place, a temporary traffic signal controlled pedestrian crossing will be used to divert pedestrians onto the other footway and maintain a safe pedestrian route past the working area.
The west footpath (Castle side) is planned to be closed from 22nd April 2024 for approximately 21 weeks. Following the completion of the work to the western side of the bridge, the footpath on the east side (St Nicholas Park side) will be closed for approximately 17 weeks in order to install the scaffolding to carry out the work to the eastern elevation of the bridge.
Please see the plan view below for the pedestrian diversion route details while the western footpath is closed.
