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TfL becomes Highways Authority to push through Oxford St plans

Deniz Huseyin
02 October 2025
Mayor Sadiq Khan is pressing ahead with plans to turn Oxford Street into a ‘beautiful pedestrian-friendly public space to attract shoppers, which can host exciting events and activities’.
Mayor Sadiq Khan is pressing ahead with plans to turn Oxford Street into a ‘beautiful pedestrian-friendly public space to attract shoppers, which can host exciting events and activities’.
 

Transport for London (TfL) is now the highway authority for Oxford Street after discussions between Westminster City Council and the Greater London Authority (GLA).

The redesignation paves the way for London Mayor Sadiq Khan to pedestrianise the full length of Oxford Street between Marble Arch and Tottenham Court Road.

Under the agreement, responsibility for highway maintenance, roadworks permitting, and coordination has transferred from Westminster City Council to TfL.

Oxford Street is now...

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