A city transport company has issued a fresh warning that some bus stops will be closed at Oxford's rail station until further notice due to concerns over trees which are causing diversions.
The diversions started on Tuesday, May 28 as health and safety concerns were raised.
Stagecoach Oxfordshire posted an announcement with a new warning for customers this morning (June 5).
#Oxford We've been told that R2-R4 bus stops will be closed at Oxford Rail Station from 28th May until further notice due to concern over trees. During this time services 1 & 14 will not be able to serve stops R2-R4.>https://t.co/yZCAsG9DIT
— Stagecoach Oxfordshire (@Stagecoach_Ox) June 5, 2024
The statement said: "During this time services one and 14 will not be able to serve the R2 to R4 bus stops."
A date has not been confirmed for when the closures will end at this stage.
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A statement on the company's website adds: "We have been told that due to health and safety concerns regarding the trees at the forecourt at Oxford Rail Station, some bus stops have had to close.
"Service one will drop off and pick up at a temporary bus stop at the end of the forecourt/ towards the exit.
"Service 14 will terminate at Frideswide Square bus stop R8 and will depart from Frideswide Square R7.
"We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, albeit out of our control."
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A GWR spokesperson previously said: “The situation with tree roots causing damage to the pavement outside the station is worsening, so we have put measures in place for the safety of customers.
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“We will be meeting with Network Rail and local stakeholders over the coming weeks in an attempt to identify a solution to the problem.”
Oxford City Council also told the Oxford Mail on May 30 that they will be engaging in discussions with Great Western Railway and National Rail to seek a resolution.
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