UK Progress Atlas

Urban Development & Housing · Regeneration

Oxford Street Pedestrianisation

Oxford Street’s pedestrianisation programme changes road layouts and bus routes to create more space for people on foot.[1][2]

Current position

TfL confirms the Orchard Street–Great Portland Street section will become traffic free on 26 October 2026; preparatory works are under way.

Benefits

  • More pedestrian space, seating and planting along the shopping street.

Latest developments

Transport · 28 September 2026

Oxford Street confirms 26 October traffic-free start

TfL confirms that Oxford Street between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street will become traffic free on 26 October 2026. Preparatory works are under way; the initial traffic-free phase is distinct from completion of the permanent streetscape.

Sources
  1. tfl.gov.uk ↗
  2. thesun.co.uk ↗
  3. tfl.gov.uk ↗
  4. bbc.co.uk ↗