London’s Oxford street completely shut down to traffic for 8 hours today | UK | News

A large UK Shopping Street will be completely closed to traffic today (September 21) to exhibit Sadiq Khan’s pedestrian plan. The ‘This Oxford Street’ event will stop traffic between 12:00 and 20:00 from London’s Selfridges to Oxford Circus.

It will be used to meet activities and entertainments such as road space, live music performances, art installations, food and beverage stands and a literary festival. Schuh, Holland & Barrett, Topshop, John Lewis, The Body Shop and the Snow Selection Selection, such as the selection of non -profit organization, offers more than 30 retailers agreements and coupons. The closing was praised by the Mayor of London, who claimed that the locals would give an idea of ​​how the iconic High Street could look at the oath without a vehicle. “This Oxford Street will be an open turning point for everyone, there will be a free activity, and as you have never seen before, it will exhibit the high street of the country, offers a look at how it can look in the future.” He said.

That’s everything you need to know about Oxford Street.

Oxford Street will be divided into eight areas.

• A celebration of Oxford Street’s fashion and retail culture with branded activations, pop-ups and photo opportunities from this style-H & m, Schuh and Topshop

• This game – to celebrate London as a global sports center with activities from international partners such as Major League Baseball and NBA

• These flavor-yiyyiy and beverage stalls, coffee pop-ups and bars offer the taste of West End’s dining scene.

• This is solid – live music and performances, from titles on the main stage to acoustic corners, DJs and hidden sets. The music will be played on the acoustic scene between 17:00 in the afternoon and between 12: 00-28: 00 on the main stage.

• This love – a charity and a group of community -led by a showcase managed by a health village organized by Election Love and Holland and Barrett.

• This date – honors Oxford Street’s legacy through photography and storytelling.

• This future – offers us a look at what Oxford Street can look in the future.

• This is the interactive selfie points and experiences to capture the day, including me-face painting.

London for London recommends public transport, walk or cycling to Oxford Street. Therefore, a number of tube stations are expected to be more intense than normal, so avoid them if possible.

The most intense stations are expected to include Oxford Circus, Tottenham Court Road, Bond Street and Marble Arch.

Instead, TFL calls everyone who is looking for a quieter and more comfortable journey to take the Elizabeth line to Bond Street or Tottenham Court Road.

Generally, routes traveling through Oxford Street will use the following side streets:

• 94 (North) – Regent Street from Henrietta Place/Wigmore Street

• 94 (going to the south) – Regent Street from Henrietta Place/Wigmore Street

• 98/390/N98/N207 (WestBound) – Regent Street from Henrietta Place/Wigmore Street

• 98/390/n98/n207 (connected to the east) – Regent Street from Henrietta Place/Wigmore Street

• 139/N113 (Kuzeydoğan) – Henrietta Place/Wigmore Street from Regent Street

• 139/N113 (Southeast) – Regent Street from Henrietta Place/Wigmore Street

The Route 73 will be temporarily terminated at Tottenham Court Road, which is short of a few streets from the usual final stop in Oxford Circus. In addition, the routes 7, N7 and N137 will end in the marble belt.

These restrictions are valid on Saturday, September 20 until Monday morning at 4 am.