Discovery of arch halts Oxford work

Network Rail’s engineering works close to Oxford station have ground to a halt, following the discovery of a metre-thick arch of unknown age underneath Botley Road. 

NR says it will be unable to complete its six-month utilities programme by October, because archaeological investigations have to be carried out. A complex new retaining structure will also have to be built to stop nearby buildings collapsing. 

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