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Oxford Street’s central stretch becomes traffic-free
The section of Oxford Street between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street became traffic-free on Monday. London’s shopping district will gain further public-space improvements, while delivery access remains restricted to overnight hours and neighbouring streets face changes to traffic patterns.
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From 27 October 2026 — UK Daily Brief
27 OCT 2026 · 2/25
A central section of London’s Oxford Street became traffic-free on Monday, beginning a new phase for one of the capital’s busiest shopping destinations.
The change applies between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street. It does not pedestrianise the entire length of Oxford Street. Buses and other through traffic have been diverted from the affected section.
Deliveries remain permitted between midnight and 7am, while emergency access is maintained. The arrangements make pedestrian access the normal daytime use of the street while retaining essential servicing for businesses.
Further work is planned for completion by spring 2027, including trees, seating and two new public spaces. Those improvements were not all finished when the traffic restrictions began.
Mayor Sadiq Khan welcomed the opening. Local concerns have included the effect on surrounding roads and access for people who depend on transport close to shops. Those issues will remain a practical test of how the scheme works beyond Oxford Street itself.