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River Thames Bridge and path works

Enabling infrastructure

£6m – delivery in 2023

Funded

The project

A new river bridge for cyclists and pedestrians connecting Osney Mead to Oxpens.

The opportunity

Enabling an innovation cluster and better access to enjoy the Thames, with quicker and improved cycle routes between the West End, city centre and station.

Progress

Funding has been secured for the bridge and a design has been developed. The planning application is due to be submitted in 2023 with construction following in 2024. Path works have been designed ready to seek further funding and for delivery alongside the redevelopment of Osney Mead.

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Burying or diverting power lines

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