East West Rail Phase 2 temporary public rights of way closures

The Transport and Works Act: The Network Rail (East West Rail) (Bicester to Bedford Improvements) Order 2020 confers powers on Network Rail to temporarily close public rights of way to enable East West Rail (EWR) works to be undertaken as specified in the Order.

Network Rail has provided us with information relating to the public rights of way closures required.

View the public rights of way closure information (www.one.network).

For queries relating to public rights of way closures, call the Network Rail helpline telephone number 03457 114 141 or contact Network Rail.

Restricted Byways No’s 18 Mursley and 20 Newton Longville.

EWR have informed us that on 11 December 2020 they will re-open two sections of restricted byway which have been closed to carry out construction work. The two sections, Mursley restricted Byway 15 and Newton Longville restricted byway 20, make up one continuous route from Whaddon Road to Salden Lane.

EWR have stated: “We will endeavour to keep the by-ways open, however when we carry out construction work they will need to be closed for periods of time. Construction work is currently planned for April 2021 and we will keep you informed of any further closures.”

Public Footpath No.12 and 13 Bicester to Bedford Improvements, 19 May 2020 to 30 April 2024.

Public Footpath No.17 EWR Works, 25 June 2020 to 30 April 2024.