An update to Oxford United’s football stadium plans may include a footbridge over a main road.  

The pedestrian footbridge over Oxford Road, connecting the stadium with Oxford Parkway station, had not been included in the original stadium application, leading to concerns among councillors.

Now the club has issued a statement to confirm it has submitted a confidential pre-application request to Cherwell District Council which explores the potential for the bridge.

The club says it will submit additional information to its application in December, following requests by Oxfordshire County Council, Cherwell District Council and other stakeholders.

Vehicles will be diverted along Frieze Way before and after games although transport modelling has been adjusted to allow for buses and bicycles to pass through matchday road diversions.

A footpath and cycleway along Frieze Way between the site and Pear Tree Park & Ride are now being proposed and the club will increase on-site cycle parking from 150 to 446 spaces.

Jonathan Clarke, Oxford United development director, said: “Requests for additional information are common with large-scale developments.

“This is another really positive step forward in the process. We remain fully focused on obtaining the necessary planning permission and preparing to build.”

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