Gallows Corner water works to finish by August end, TfL resurfacing unclear
Essex & Suffolk Water will hand the site back after testing, but Transport for London has not said how long reinstatement will take
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Essex & Suffolk Water will complete its water main repairs at Gallows Corner by the end of August, the company said. The site will then be handed back to Transport for London, which will carry out resurfacing and reinstatement works. TfL has not said how long this will take or when the junction will fully reopen.
The water company confirmed it will enter the testing and commissioning phase this week. Excavations on Southend Arterial Road and Eastern Avenue will remain open while final connections are made. Essex & Suffolk Water said the complex repair part of the work is scheduled to finish in the coming days, as reported by the Romford Recorder on 31 July.
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A year of disruption
Gallows Corner has been partially closed for more than a year due to water main replacement works. Only part of the junction reopened in May. The works were originally planned to coincide with TfL’s flyover replacement to reduce overall disruption, but delays have extended the roadworks.
Essex & Suffolk Water said in its 31 July update that a central section of pipework had passed a pressure test, calling it a significant milestone. Specialist teams have been working inside the pipe to complete repairs. Both the water company and TfL have apologised for the ongoing disruption.
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We continue to work closely with TfL and remain focused on completing the remaining work as quickly and safely as possible, to allow TfL to restore full access to the road network while protecting vital water supplies.
Essex & Suffolk Water spokesperson
What happens next
Essex & Suffolk Water will remove plant and materials from the site this week. Once testing is complete, TfL will take over to resurface the junction. The water company expects to hand the site back by the end of August, but TfL has not provided a timeline for when the full road network will be restored.
Drivers and residents should expect continued delays. Excavations on Southend Arterial Road and Eastern Avenue will stay open until final connections are made. No date has been given for when the junction will fully reopen.
Questions this report answers
+When will the Gallows Corner roadworks finish?
Essex & Suffolk Water will complete its repairs by the end of August. Transport for London will then resurface the junction, but has not said how long this will take or when the full road network will reopen.
+Why has Gallows Corner been closed for so long?
The water main replacement works began over a year ago and were planned to coincide with TfL’s flyover replacement. Delays have extended the roadworks, with only part of the junction reopened in May.
+What happens after Essex & Suffolk Water finishes its work?
Transport for London will take over the site to carry out resurfacing and reinstatement works. TfL has not confirmed how long this will take or when the junction will fully reopen.
+Will the excavations on Southend Arterial Road and Eastern Avenue stay open?
Yes. The excavations will remain open until final connections are made during the testing and commissioning phase, which is expected to finish in the coming days.
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