Ward: West End

Streets Affected: Argyll Street, Little Argyll Street, Oxford Street, Princes Street, Regent Street

Project Type: Streetscape

Project Overview

This project involved:

• The introduction of diagonal pedestrian crossings at Oxford Circus;
• Resurfacing the carriageways of Oxford and Regent Streets at Oxford Circus;
• Widening of footway areas at Oxford Circus and repaving with new York stone paving slabs;
• Replacement of worn and damaged road kerbs with new granite kerbs;
• The closure and decommissioning of the Oxford Circus underground public conveniences to facilitate the realignment of Oxford Circus;
• Amending waiting and loading restrictions in Oxford, Regent, Princes, Little Argyll and Argyll Streets to improve traffic flows and to reduce congestion;
• Pedestrianisation of Princes Street
  

The benefits of these works included:

• Improved safety for pedestrians.
• Improved accessibility for all.
• Reduced congestion.
• Enhanced urban environment.
• Reduced street clutter.
• Improved public lighting.
• Improved bus routes.

Status

Works completed

Outline Programme

Complete

Project Documents

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