READ MORE: Rise in 'youths kicking doors' sparks police warningWorks will include upgrading the ageing infrastructure, improving layouts and routes through the market, and making Market Street a 'more welcoming, pedestrian‑friendly approach'. Over the coming months, the council says it will continue 'working closely' with traders as the plans move into their next phase. CGI of the proposed redevelopment (Image: Oxford City Council)Oxford City Council has invited Covered Market traders to discuss the market redevelopment’s next steps, expected impact, and the proposed 2027 start of construction work, in a series of one-to-one and group meetings, starting this week. The Covered Market will remain open throughout the works, and no trader will be left without a space or made homeless as a result, the council said. Any trader affected by layout changes will be offered an alternative location within the market, and overall trading space will be maintained.