Everything you need to know about the one-day pedestrianisation of Oxford Street

Oxford Street to be closed to traffic for one day - as plan to pedestrianise draws closer

The 'This Is Oxford Street' event is the latest step in the Mayor of London's plans to pedestrianise a portion of the nation's most popular shopping area. Here's all you need to know.

Everything you need to know about the one-day pedestrianisation of Oxford Street

London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has called for one of the UK’s busiest high streets to be pedestrianised for one day

TfL takes over Oxford Street ahead of plans to pedestrianise London’s busiest shopping road

Transport for London (TfL) will officially become the highway authority for Oxford Street this Saturday (20 September), as the Mayor of London pushes forward with plans to pedestrianise the famous shopping street. The change comes after discussions between Westminster City Council and the Greater London Authority. TfL will now be responsible for highway maintenance, roadworks permits and coordination along Oxford Street, while Westminster City C…

Oxford Street to be closed to traffic for one day – as plan to pedestrianise draws closer

The ‘This Is Oxford Street’ event is the latest step in the Mayor of London’s plans to pedestrianise a portion of the nation’s most popular shopping area. Sadiq Khan first proposed the plans last year, saying it will improve visitor experience, boost retail and drive growth for London and the wider economy. If this week’s trial day goes well, Sir Sadiq is aiming to start work to pedestrianise the street – which attracts more than half a million …