TfL extends Lodge Avenue flyover replacement to two‑and‑a‑half years, lanes stay open
The A13 project will run about six months longer than first planned, with two lanes each way maintained for most of the work, but no start date has been set.
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Transport for London announced on 25 September that the replacement of the Lodge Avenue flyover on the A13 will now take around two and a half years, extending the original timetable by six months. The programme will keep two lanes each way open for the majority of the period, according to a TfL spokesperson as reported by the Romford Recorder.
Why the flyover is being replaced
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TfL said the existing structure is being removed because of its age and condition. The new bridge will be built to last longer and will include a central reservation barrier to improve safety, the transport body explained.
Project timeline and start date
The project page originally listed a two‑year duration, but the 25 September update added an extra six months. No commencement date has been given because Dragados is still developing detailed plans, the source noted.
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Who is delivering the work
Road Management Services, which operates and maintains a 25 km section of the A13 for TfL, appointed Dragados as the delivery partner. The partnership will oversee demolition, construction and traffic management throughout the works.
Impact on traffic and local businesses
Two lanes in each direction will remain open for most of the construction, meaning traffic will continue but with reduced capacity. The Romford Recorder quoted Umut Kaya, owner of Blanca Lounge Bistro Cafe, who warned that the works could severely affect local trade. Barking and Dagenham Council acknowledged the likely disruption and said it will press for clear communication and support for those most affected.
We expect work to take around two-and-a-half years to complete, with two traffic lanes maintained in each direction for most of the work.
TfL spokesperson
Road Management Services continues to engage with businesses, emergency services and other partners while the detailed plans are finalised. TfL said it will confirm a start date as soon as the design phase is complete, and residents can sign up for updates on the TfL project page.
Questions this report answers
+How long is the flyover replacement expected to take?
TfL announced that the works will last about two and a half years, which is six months longer than the original estimate. The extended period reflects the complexity of the site and the need to keep traffic moving.
+Will any traffic lanes remain open during construction?
Yes, two lanes in each direction will stay open for most of the construction, according to a TfL spokesperson. This arrangement aims to maintain traffic flow while the new structure is built.
+Who is responsible for delivering the replacement project?
Dragados has been appointed as the delivery partner by Road Management Services, which manages the 25 km A13 stretch on behalf of Transport for London. All three organisations are involved in the project.
+When will the construction start?
No start date has been announced yet. Dragados is still developing detailed plans, and TfL said a commencement date will be confirmed once the design phase is complete.
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