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The Mayor of London has declared that a one-day trial restricting vehicle traffic on part of Oxford Street symbolizes “the beginning of the effort to reclaim this street.”
Sir Sadiq Khan intends to prohibit vehicles on a 0.7-mile ( approximately 1.1 km) segment running from Oxford Circus to Marble Arch, with possibilities for additional modifications extending toward Tottenham Court Road.
During his visit to the event titled “This is Oxford Street,” vehicles were not allowed to access a half-mile section of the road between Oxford Circus and Orchard Street from noon to 20:00 BST on Sunday.
Yet, there are concerns regarding access for individuals with mobility challenges, potential traffic congestion spilling over to smaller side streets, and the impact on local residents.
Comprehensive plans for traffic under the pedestrianization initiative will be discussed later this year.
Tim Barnes, a Conservative councillor in Westminster, expressed that the changes could harm local businesses and residents.
“We’re going to see traffic that usually flows down Oxford Street,” he warned. “Although private cars have already been banned, emergency vehicles, buses, and delivery trucks will be diverted to the narrow side streets that can’t handle it.”
The Soho Society has previously highlighted worries about access for those with mobility impairments or who may be carrying heavy shopping bags.
Among pedestrians, Grace and Tom Brown shared their support for eliminating…
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Publish date : 2025-09-21 16:57:00
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