Oxford Circus

Oxford Circus is a signalised crossroads in central London where Regent Street and Oxford Street intersect. It has rare diagonal pedestrian 'X-crossing', which opened in 2009.

Despite its name it never formally operated as a roundabout, but does take on a circular shape. It was built in the early 19th century as part of Regent Street, which involved demolishing several buildings on Oxford Street. When it was first built it was known as Regents Circus North: the name 'Regents Circus' was actually reserved for a half-built junction further north, and Oxford Circus quickly took over as the popular name for this junction.

Routes

Route	To	Notes
A40		Oxford Street
A40		Oxford Street
A4201		Regent Street
A4201	Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Marble Arch	Regent Street

Links

• Oxford Circus Diagonal Crossing, Atkins