Oxford Street in London becomes a pedestrian zone
A one-kilometer stretch of Oxford Street in London has become pedestrian-only, banning cars, buses, bicycles, and electric scooters. The zone runs from Orchard Street to Great Portland Street and begins this weekend. The street sees about half a million daily visitors and is part of a plan to revitalize the area.
- Oxford Street sees approximately half a million visitors daily.
- A section of Oxford Street in London is now pedestrian-only.
- The pedestrianization is a long-standing promise from Mayor Sadiq Khan.
- The BBC stated that over 50 trees and seating will be planted in the new zone by spring 2027.
- The transformation aims to revitalize the struggling shopping street.
- The city hopes the project will bring more visitors, jobs, and growth.
- The pedestrian zone extends between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street.
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