London's iconic Oxford Street steps into a vehicle-free future.
You’ll soon be able to wander freely along London’s busiest shopping street without dodging buses, taxis and the usual chaotic traffic, as the Mayor of London has given the green light to make part of Oxford Street completely pedestrianised by 2027.
The announcement comes after a period of public consultation, in which nearly seven out of 10 Londoners showed support for Mayor Sadiq Khan's bold new vision. The Mayor says the project will transform the street into a “world-leading urban space” for shopping, leisure and outdoor events. With traffic out of the way, Oxford Street will be safer, quieter and more enjoyable, especially during hectic periods like Christmas.
Calls to pedestranise London's streets are becoming more common, with car-free trials held last year and growing momentum behind pedestranising Soho as well. For Oxford Street, one of the world’s busiest shopping strips, this a major makeover – and a highly anticipated one at that.
Oxford Street Pedestrianisation
Which Part of Oxford Street Will Be Pedestrianised?
The traffic ban will affect a 0.7-mile stretch between Oxford Circus and Marble Arch, from Ikea to Selfridges. The ban means no cars, bikes, e-scooters, taxis or buses will be allowed, transforming the space into a bold and vibrant pedestrian-only area.
When Will Oxford Street Be Pedestrianised?
Work will begin soon and vehicles are expected to be removed by the end of this summer. Construction will continue into 2027, but the end result promises to be worth the wait. Alongside going traffic-free, the area will undergo a fresh new look, complete with seating, improved lighting and signage and plenty of new trees to bring a more welcoming feel.
Oxford Street Pedestrianised Map
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How Will Buses And Other Traffic Be Affected?
At least 15 bus routes, including the 7, 94 and 98, will be rerouted to nearby streets like Wigmore Street and Henrietta Place with two pairs of new bus stops being installed to accommodate the changes. TfL expects this to add only about a minute to current journey times.
City Hall says the scheme has been designed so that emergency services can access the street at all times, while servicing vehicles will still be able to enter the traffic-free zone overnight.
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