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Nearly a kilometre of Oxford Street is now closed to cars, buses, taxis and bicycles, giving pedestrians more space on one of London’s busiest shopping streets. Buses are being rerouted and access concerns remain, while the wider £150m redesign with trees, seating and plazas is due to begin taking shape
London pedestrianises nearly a kilometre of its busiests street
London pedestrianises nearly a kilometre of its busiests street

29.10.2026

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