East London Link Phase 4 construction continues with closure at Oxford and First Street

Starting Tuesday, October 14 (weather permitting), after the Thanksgiving holiday, the south portion of the intersection at Oxford and First Street will be closed for approximately four weeks. 

First Street will be fully closed at Oxford Street, preventing any north–south travel through the intersection or access to Oxford Street from First Street. Oxford Street will remain open for east–west traffic.

Drivers should follow posted signs and use detour routes to get around the construction. 

People driving through the area are advised to travel with caution, allow extra time, and plan ahead using a navigation app such as Waze or Google Maps.

Local traffic and pedestrian access will be maintained for nearby businesses. Businesses can still be accessed from Oxford Street.

Pedestrians should use the temporary crossings provided and follow signage on site. Crossings may be shifted depending on where work is taking place. Pedestrians can also use the temporary pathway along the north side of Oxford Street to access Fanshawe College.

For detours and the most up-to-date service information, please visit the LTC website or follow LTC on Twitter (X): @LTCLdnOnt.

 

A map showing the approximate closure of the south leg of the intersection, with Oxford Street remaining open to east–west traffic.
Above: A map showing the approximate closure of the south leg of the intersection, with Oxford Street remaining open to east–west traffic.

Renew link: https://maps.london.ca/renewlondon?id=58964

 

About East London Link Phase 4

This work is part of East London Link Phase 4, which will continue into 2026. Recently, the intersection at Second Street and Oxford Street was closed for two weeks to complete underground work and is now open to traffic. This year, crews will focus on work along the south side of Oxford Street between Highbury Avenue and Second Street.

About the East London Link

The East London Link is a multi-year infrastructure project that will revitalize more than 6 km of road between Downtown and Fanshawe College. The project includes transportation and transit improvements above ground, along with the repair and replacement of aging sewers, watermains, and other underground infrastructure.

The remaining phases of construction will take place between 2025 and 2027, with Phase 4 continuing in 2025 and 2026, and Phase 5 scheduled for 2026 and into 2027.

This project is funded in part by the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada.

The map shows the planned construction phases for the East London Link project, including approximate timelines and completed phases.
Above: The map shows the planned construction phases for the East London Link project, including approximate timelines and completed phases.

 

Last modified:Thursday, October 09, 2025