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UPDATED Oct 26, 2026 at 6:07 PM ET
Oct 26, 2026 at 12:06 PM ET
Traffic ban begins on part of London's Oxford Street
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Pedestrians took over part of Oxford Street as a new traffic ban came into force, beginning the street’s pedestrianisation. Shoppers told AFP they supported the move, while black-cab drivers rejected it. The first phase of the overhaul is expected to be finished by spring 2027.
WHO: Authorities implementing the Oxford Street pedestrianisation
WHAT: A traffic ban came into force on part of Oxford Street, allowing pedestrians to take over the area.
WHEN: Reported Oct 26, 2026 at 12:29 PM ET
WHERE: London, UK
WHY: The purpose of the traffic ban was not reported.
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