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Roads & Driving · WestminsterOxford Street pedestrianisation begins 26 October
Oxford Street in Westminster will be pedestrianised between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street from 26 October. Access via James Street, Binney Street and Gilbert Street will close earlier, with bus routes diverted and traffic expected to increase on surrounding roads.
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Roads & Driving · WestminsterWestminster pedestrianisation plans delayed by at least a year
Plans to create over 35,000 square metres of new public space by pedestrianising areas between Piccadilly Circus and St James's Park have been delayed. A new consultation will be held next year before a final decision is made.
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Projects · WestminsterNew Mayfair Alley Offers Pedestrian Route Away From Piccadilly
A new alley, Ashburton Place, was created in Mayfair in 2014 as part of a redevelopment project. The passageway offers a pedestrian route that bypasses the busy Piccadilly road and features gates, bollards, and distinctive brick paving.
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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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Projects · WestminsterRegent Street Christmas Lights 2026 to Feature 300,000 LEDs
Regent Street's Christmas lights for 2026, named 'Spirit of Christmas', will feature 300,000 LED lights. The display launches on 5 November with a traffic-free event and will run daily until early January.
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Projects · WestminsterLord Byron statue returns to Hyde Park after 60 years
A statue of the poet Lord Byron has been returned to Hyde Park, London, after being moved from its original location in the 1960s. The restoration and relocation project cost £380,000 and was supported by the current Lord Byron.
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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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