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Sadiq Khan hails a 'momentous day' for £150m traffic-free Oxford Street, but cyclists still ride straight through

Almost a kilometre of Oxford Street will close to all traffic from Monday, with deliveries confined to a midnight-to-7am window and the carriageway eventually raised to pavement level.
Almost a kilometre of Oxford Street will close to all traffic from Monday, with deliveries confined to a midnight-to-7am window and the carriageway eventually raised to pavement level.
Sadiq Khan unveils the pedestrianised stretch of Oxford Street, which he says will drive out the 'dross' American-style candy shops that have long blighted the road.
Sadiq Khan unveils the pedestrianised stretch of Oxford Street, which he says will drive out the 'dross' American-style candy shops that have long blighted the road.
Sadiq Khan on Oxford Street, where the ban also bars private hire cars, scooters and pedicabs, drawing 500,000 visitors to the street on any given day.
Sadiq Khan on Oxford Street, where the ban also bars private hire cars, scooters and pedicabs, drawing 500,000 visitors to the street on any given day.
Sadiq Khan hails a 'momentous day' for £150m traffic-free Oxford Street, but cyclists still ride straight through

Security staff were left shouting 'dismount' at riders pedalling past the new barriers on day one. One police officer even asked a guard: 'How do I get my car down there?' Five bus routes, taxis and bikes are now banned from almost 1km between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street. Westminster City Council warns that concerns over disabled access remain unresolved.

Khan claims the scheme will reverse Oxford Street's 'managed decline' and rival Times Square.

Critics fear the closure will push traffic jams into the surrounding streets.

Deliveries are now restricted to between midnight and 7am every day.

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