Oxford Street pedestrianisation set to go ahead - with changes coming this summer

People were given a taste of what traffic-free Oxford Street could look like during one day pop-up last year (Picture: Future Publishing)

The plans to turn Oxford Street into a European-style promenade without traffic have been given the green light.

Londoners have been promised a transformation of the iconic shopping street for years as the road has struggled with changing times and the steady exodus of shops.

The latest proposal,unveiled in February last year,envisions Oxford Street without cars and buses along the 0.7-mile stretch between Oxford Circus and Marble Arch in a bid to restore it to its ‘former glory.’

Estimated to cost around £150 million,the revamp has now taken a major step forward after London mayor,Sadiq Khan,approved it following the latest consultation.

A CGI visual showing the vision for the future of Oxford Street when cars are banned (Picture: Mayor of London/PA Wire)

When will Oxford Street be closed to traffic?

While the plans have been in the making for a while,the changes won’t happen overnight,and further red tape still needs to be cleared.

Metro understands that shoppers will see some changes,such as to buses,this year when the works start.

From next year,the roads will changed completely,allowing people to walk freely around one of the city’s key shopping destinations

Next up,Transport for London (TfL),which controls the road in the area,is expected to take steps to enable traffic to be removed from Oxford Street between Great Portland Street and Orchard Street.

Eventually,buses,cars,taxis,mopeds and bicycles will be banned from the pedestrianised section.

Previous proposals have included new designated drop-off and pick up zones for taxis,while bikes need to be locked up on the parallel roads near the zone.

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