Oxford Street - Update 21 October

Preparatory works are continuing across the area, including the installation of safety bollards, changes to road layouts and improvements to pedestrian access. Please see the key dates and access arrangements below.

From 8pm on Sunday, 25 October, until 6am on Monday, 26 Ocotber 2026, overnight works will affect access to Oxford Street and surronding roads.

Please note the following closures:

• Oxford Street: Temporarily closed to all traffic between Portman Street and Winsley Street/Poland Street.
• Duke Street: Closed between Brown Hart Gardens and Oxford Street.
• Binney Street: Closed between Weighhouse Street and Oxford Street, with access for residents managed by marshals.
• Bus services: Diversions will be in place. Please check the latest bus information before travelling.

Access to the affected section of Oxford Street will be very limited from 8pm on Sunday, 25 October. Businesses are strongly encouraged to make alternative delivery arrangements. The permanent closure of Binney Street at its junction with Oxford Street will also take effect at 10pm on Sunday, 25 October.

Changes to Surrounding Streets

Safety bollards are being installed on several streets around Oxford Street. Works are generally taking place between 8am and 5pm.

Balderton Street, Bird Street and Woodstock Street

• Works on Balderton Street are complete.
• Works on Bird Street are expected to be mostly complete by 26 October, subject to outstanding utility works.
• Works on Woodstock Street are expected to be complete by 20 October.

While works are underway:

• Vehicle access to Balderton Street from North Row is unavailable. Access is via Brown Hart Gardens.
• Pedestrian access to Bird Street from Oxford Street is closed. Access via Barrett Street remains available, and access to properties is maintained.
• Pedestrian access to Oxford Street from Woodstock Street is unavailable.

Lumley Street, Dering Street and Marylebone Lane East

• Works on Lumley Street are expected to be complete by 26 October.
• Works on Dering Street are expected to be complete by 20 October.
• Works on Marylebone Lane East are being rescheduled.

Pedestrian access to Oxford Street from Lumley Street and Dering Street is unavailable while works are underway. Access from Marylebone Lane East, near the former Debenhams site, will also be restricted, with access to Oxford Street via Marylebone Lane West, near the Bond Street station exit.

Marylebone Lane West and Old Cavendish Place

Works on both streets are expected to be complete by 26 October.

Pedestrian access to Oxford Street from Marylebone Lane West, near the Bond Street station exit, is available. Access via Marylebone Lane East is also currently maintained. Pedestrian access to Oxford Street from Old Cavendish Place will be unavailable while works are underway.

Permanent Changes to Street Access

The following changes are being introduced:

• James Street: Permanently closed at its junctions with Barrett Street and Oxford Street from 10pm on 19 October. Traffic will exit James Street via Barrett Street.
• Gilbert Street: Permanently closed at its junction with Oxford Street from 10pm on 19 October. The street will operate two way between Oxford Street and Brook Street.
• Binney Street: Permanently closed at its junction with Oxford Street from 10pm on 25 October. The street will operate two way between Oxford Street and Weighhouse Street.

Further Works and Improvements

From 26 October, once traffic has been removed from Oxford Street, further works will continue to improve the street. These include additional safety measures, seating and rest areas, clearer signage, trees and planting.

Works will pause for the Christmas period between 27 November 2026 and 4 January 2027.

Further works are also planned for:

• Great Portland Street: Installation of bus stands and removal of a taxi bay between Great Castle Street and Market Place.
• Wigmore Street, Portman Square and Orchard Street junction: Road marking and signal changes to enable vehicles to turn right from Orchard Street into Wigmore Street.

Dates and times for these works will be confirmed once the necessary permits have been finalised. Works and access arrangements may change as the programme progresses. Please check the latest travel information before setting out and allow extra time for journeys in the area.