London is moving forward with a high-profile urban transformation plan that will see a central stretch of Oxford Street go entirely traffic-free starting Monday, October 26.

According to Transport for London (TfL) and municipal authorities, the initial phase will ban buses, taxis, bicycles, and general motor vehicles across a kilometer zone between Orchard Street (near Selfridges) and Great Portland Street.

Lord Sadiq Khan said, "Following strong support from Londoners and businesses, I'm excited to see my bold vision for Oxford Street really coming to life next month as we start going traffic-free, just........

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