First published Oct 25, 2026, 6:38:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:38:16 PM UTC

TfL works road disruption — [A40] OXFORD STREET (W1B ,W1C ,W1D ,W1F ,W1G ,W1S ,W1T ,W1W ) (Westminster)

Reported by Transport for London Road Disruptions

TfL reports Oxford Street closed between Poland Street and Portland Street for enabling works, from 25 October to 26 October 2026. The source says traffic is currently flowing well.

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Affected location: Oxford Street, Westminster

Illustrative image: During Christmas every year, London's Oxford Street is decorated with beautiful looking festive lights. These lights have become a tradition since its inception in 1959 and their switching on marks the official beginning of the Christmas shopping season on Oxford street. The 2012 lights were switched on by Robbie Williams(English song-writer & singer) and sponsored by Marmite. Marmite is a popular British food spread manufactured by Unilever plc. Comments from Marmite's Joanne O'Riada on the top — Ank Kumar/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

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The closure affects a section of Oxford Street in Westminster while works are underway.

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