Pedestrians took over part of central London's Oxford Street on Monday as a permanent traffic ban came into force ahead of the street's conversion into a pedestrian zone. The first phase of the overhaul is expected to be completed by spring 2027.
WHO:London authorities
WHAT:began enforcing a permanent traffic ban on part of Oxford Street ahead of its conversion into a pedestrian zone
WHEN:Oct 26, 2026
WHERE:London, UK
WHY:The traffic ban precedes Oxford Street's conversion into a pedestrian zone.
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