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Roads & Driving · WestminsterOxford Street section to be pedestrianised from October 2026
A significant section of Oxford Street in Westminster will become traffic-free from Monday, October 26, 2026, as part of a trial scheme. Buses will be diverted, and cyclists will be prohibited from riding through the pedestrianised area.
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Roads & Driving · WestminsterOxford Street pedestrianisation starts 26 October
Parts of Oxford Street will become traffic-free from 26 October, with buses, taxis, and bikes banned from a nearly one-kilometre stretch. Westminster Council has raised concerns about the implementation and potential traffic displacement.
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Roads & Driving · WestminsterOxford Street pedestrianisation to start in October
Transport for London plans to begin pedestrianising Oxford Street imminently, with the first section closing to traffic in October. Westminster Council's leader has accused the Mayor of London of 'cheating the system' by bypassing a full environmental impact assessment.
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Roads & Driving · WestminsterOxford Street car-free testing begins October 2026
Oxford Street is set to become car-free for a live testing phase starting in October 2026. The pedestrianisation will cover nearly a kilometre of the famous shopping street, with buses and cyclists diverted. Emergency and refuse vehicles will retain access.
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Roads & Driving · WestminsterWestminster Council demands Oxford Street impact study
Westminster City Council has formally requested a full environmental impact assessment for the Oxford Street pedestrianisation plans. The council fears displaced traffic will negatively affect surrounding neighbourhoods, while the Mayor's office states legal processes are being followed.
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Projects · Central LondonOxford Street traffic ban begins 2 September 2026 between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street
Transport for London will start pedestrianisation works on Oxford Street on 2 September 2026, removing vehicles between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street by late October. Bus routes will be diverted, while tube and rail services remain unaffected. Businesses have been briefed on delivery changes.
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