What is happening at Borough Viaduct and what happens to the market?
A new viaduct (parallel to the existing one) will be constructed over the Borough area (over Railway Approach and Station Approach). Part of the existing viaduct will also be widened. Network Rail is currently working with the market trustees and traders (holding regular surgeries etc) to make sure that the plans strike the right balance between building the extra rail capacity that London needs and safeguarding the Market’s unique and vibrant character. It is very much business as usual, with the market will remain open throughout construction, although a limited number of traders will temporarily have to relocate. The Borough Market trustees have ambitious plans for the future, such as the establishment of a new and unique food school, teaching children and adults about the benefits of healthy eating. For more details see www.boroughmarket.org.uk/index.php?module=community:29 The Department for Transport has requested that Network Rail carries out the work at Borough viaduct during t
