Those who travel across part of Oxford Street in the late evening and early morning hours will have to use an alternative route for a few days.
Beginning midnight on May 4, Oxford Street will be closed between Wharncliffe Road and Richmond Street while CP Rail works to repair the railway bridge in the area. The road will be fully closed between 12 a.m. and 8 a.m. and reopen during the day. The closure will reoccur on May 5 and 6 during the same hours.
“During this time, a signed detour will be in effect for motorists. East and westbound vehicles travelling on Oxford Street will be detoured around the closure via Richmond Street, Windermere Road and Wharncliffe Road,” read a statement from the City of London.
The closure will also be in effect for Thames Valley Parkway approaching Oxford Street. Cyclists and pedestrians are encouraged to use St. James Street to Talbot Street to Ann Street instead. Additionally, sidewalk closures will be in place on Oxford Street, and pedestrians are being asked to use Blackfriars Bridge via Argyle Street, Blackfriars Street, Albert Street and Talbot Street.
Access to local businesses and residences will be maintained while the work is completed.
Motorists should plan to check if their commute is impacted by using the Waze app and Google Maps.
