Improvement works to New Inn Hall Street commenced in March 2009 and were completed on time and to budget in August 2009, effectively creating a 'shared space' for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists alike.

The full width of the street, including pavements, was brought to a single level (with slight gradients for drainage purposes), while maintaining the appearance of a footway and carriageway. The transformation complements the recently redeveloped Bonn Square and Queen Street, and the proposed redevelopment of St Ebbe's Street, whilst enhancing one of the city's busiest pedestrian routes.

The improvement works were funded by the West End Partnership in conjunction with Oxfordshire County Council as part of their Transform Oxford project. The programmes share similar objectives; to achieve a high quality public space within Oxford city centre, enhancing and improving the way the public realm and the highways are used.

To ensure a high quality finish, the materials used include granite kerbs and York stone paving for the footway (similar to that used in the High Street improvement works) and buff coloured chippings for the carriageway. The new layout makes it easier for wheelchair users to get to and from their vehicle and also features new bicycle parking stands and planters.

Read the New Inn Hall Street press release for more information.

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