OXFORD United have reported that an application for a potential footbridge at the site of their proposed new stadium could be submitted by late spring.

The U’s announced at the end of last month that a full planning application had been submitted to Cherwell District Council, for the construction of a 16,000-capacity ground at The Triangle, south of Kidlington Roundabout.

That application has since been validated, while United have now revealed when the application for a bridge over Oxford Road could go in.

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A club statement read: “Following the submission and validation of the planning application, Oxford United and its consultant team is now engaging with Cherwell District Council and Oxfordshire County Council regarding the potential provision of a footbridge from the stadium site across Oxford Road.

“The location for the bridge is being tested as part of a formal pre-application process with the council. A screening request will be submitted to determine if an application would require an Environmental Impact Assessment.

“Once the pre-application process has been concluded the intention will be to submit a planning application for the bridge so this can be considered alongside the application for the stadium. On this basis the aim is to submit the application for the bridge in late spring/ early summer of this year.  

“Subject to acceptability and timing, the bridge application could potentially be decided at the same time as the stadium. Its provision will be linked to the stadium via a suitable legal agreement that will see it constructed prior to the occupation of the stadium.”