Oxford Circus to be turned into pedestrian piazzas this year

Transformation of London shopping district aims to address air quality, pedestrian congestion and traffic

The area around Oxford Circus in London is to be transformed into two pedestrianised piazzas after years of deliberation.

Work is due to start this year and will include significant improvements to the public spaces", as well as additional planting and seating in the shopping and leisure district, Westminster city council and the crown estate announced on Wednesday.