London's Oxford Street goes traffic-free: almost a kilometre is pedestrianised after decades of failed plans
City Hall's release has the map, the bus diversions and what changes by spring 2027 (trees, squares, seating).
From Monday, Oct. 26, Oxford Street between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street (almost a kilometre) is closed to private vehicles, buses, taxis, private-hire cars, cycles, scooters and pedicabs, the Mayor of London's office says. Mayor Sadiq Khan called it "a truly momentous occasion for the capital."
This first stage is a temporary "transitional scheme" to gather data and feedback before final designs. By the end of spring 2027 the plan is more than 50 new trees, two public squares, 100-plus seats and dining tables, new lighting and better signage. Deliveries are allowed from midnight to 7 a.m., and emergency services keep access. City Hall says around 7 in 10 consultation respondents backed the plan.
Instead of taking a bus along Oxford Street itself, use the new stops on Wigmore Street, Henrietta Place and Cavendish Place, about 200 metres from the traffic-free area.
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