The park and ride construction itself cost £32 million, part of a broader £51 million project that includes A40 improvements. Funding has been secured from Homes England for the A40 Eynsham Park and Ride to Wolvercote scheme to connect the site to the A40. The council chose not to delay construction to avoid further cost inflation, despite high inflation affecting the wider improvements programme.
A council spokesman said construction and landscaping are complete, but the site cannot operate until the A40 connection is in place, with the first phase of improvements enabling use by early 2027, subject to planning. ' Specific planning approvals or obstacles delaying the A40 connection beyond the secured funding remain unclear, as does why the park and ride was built without a road connection initially. How much additional public money will be spent on maintenance and security before the 2027 opening is also unknown.