Public Rights of Way Report - Chiltern Evergreen3

Name:London Road Level CrossingOS Grid Ref: SP 58747 22027Railway Ref.:Type:Function:Usage:Proposal:Alternativesconsidered andreasons for dismissal:OXD 19m 30chPublic Road (B4100) (TMO)Main road route into Bicester Town Centre from southeastHeavy vehicular usage; moderate pedestrian usageRetain and upgrade crossing (re-equip as CCTV crossing)1. Provide bridge on existing road alignment - not possible due to adverse impact on adjacent residential and commercialproperties2. Provide bridge on alternative alignment - not desirable due to length of new highway required, size of structures, visual impacts,amount of third party property required.Key considerations in determining proposal:3. Close road - not possible as only vehicular route into Bicester from southeastRailway engineeringand operations:Land and property:Planning:Ecology:Proximity to Bicester Town station (in terms of signalling control of crossing). Proximity of nearby commercial and residentialproperties and resultant impact on highway alignment for any bridge option. Would require significant lengths of new highway.Bridge options would therefore be costly.Bridge options would impact heavily on adjacent properties and would require significant acquisition of third party land (which wouldincur significant costs).Significant visual impact of bridge options (due partly to required highway routing) and resultant impact on adjoining land uses.Retention of crossing will result in cars queuing on London Road and potential noise disturbance from crossing warning alarms.None.ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT CHILTERN RAILWAYSA2