Oxford Street to become car-free pedestrian hub after final approval

London mayor Sadiq Khan has given final approval to pedestrianise Oxford Street between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street. Transport for London will close the street to most traffic from 07:00–19:00, allow deliveries 00:00–07:00, and reroute buses via Wigmore Street and Henrietta Place with new crossings and stops as part of a plan to create a safer, more welcoming pedestrian space. The scheme followed two consultations, with 2,700 responses in the second and a majority in favour; initial support was 63%. Completion is targeted for September, with Westminster Council helping balance local needs and TfL monitoring impacts.