Abingdon multi-storey car park to shut for essential works

Charter Multi-Storey Car Park in Abingdon’s Broad Street will shut for two days later this month due to ‘essential maintenance works’, the district council has announced.

Vale of White Horse District Council said the works would require the full closure of the car park from 6pm on Saturday, July 18 until 8am on Monday, July 20.

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A statement from the council said: “If you’re visiting Abingdon and planning to park there, please note that Charter Multi-Storey Car Park will be closed from 6pm on Saturday, July 18 until 8am on Monday, July 20 while we carry out essential maintenance work.

“We apologise for any inconvenience. Please visit our website for details of alternative car parks.”

The multi-storey car park in Abingdon (Image: Photo: Ed Nix)

Drivers hoping to use The Charter car park have already been facing long-running disruption, as levels three and above have been closed for several years.

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This is ‘due to concerns regarding structural issues and fire safety’.

A statement on the council website says: “We’ve carried out work on the lower levels to ensure they are safe, however further assessment work is required to review the upper levels.”

It adds that options for the future of the multi-storey, including retaining it for parking, demolishing it or selling it, are all being considered, and the council hopes to provide an update later this year.