The mayor of London has said a one-day trial banning traffic from part of Oxford Street marks "the day the fight back began to rescue this street". Sir Sadiq Khan wants to ban vehicles from a 0.7-mile (about 1.1km) stretch between Oxford Circus and Marble Arch, with the potential for further changes towards Tottenham Court Road. The mayor visited the event, This is Oxford Street, where vehicles were prohibited from accessing a half-mile stretch of the road from Oxford Circus to Orchard Street between noon and 20:00 BST on Sunday. However concerns have been raised over accessibility for those with mobility issues, traffic causing congestion to smaller side streets and its effect on residents. Detailed proposals for traffic under the pedestrianisation plan will be consulted on later this year. Conservative councillor for Westminster, Tim Barnes said: "It's going to be damaging to local businesses and local residents.
Published: September 21, 2025 4:48 pm
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