Content overview: “Oxford Street Pedestrianisation Begins: Photos Reveal Walkable Central London Shopping Hub”. Almost a kilometre of Oxford Street in central London has been permanently closed to vehicle traffic, marking the first phase of a major pedestrianisation project that began yesterday. The move transforms one of Europe's busiest shopping streets into a car-free zone, prioritising pedestrians and cyc The move transforms one of Europe's busiest shopping streets into a car-free zone, prioritising pedestrians and cyclists over cars and buses.
New photos reveal the immediate impact: wider footways, new seating areas, and a cleaner, quieter environment for the millions of visitors who flock to the area each year. The closure, which stretches from Oxford Circus to Marble Arch, is part of a wider £150 million scheme led by Westminster City Council and the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to revitalise the West End and boost retail footfall. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.