Upper Rainham Road roadworks cause delays until 21 August
UK Power Networks carrying out works in Hornchurch with no details on purpose or scope
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Motorists in Hornchurch face eleven days of disruption on Upper Rainham Road as UK Power Networks carries out roadworks. The works began on 10 August and are scheduled to finish on 21 August, with traffic website Causeway one.network warning of "delays likely" throughout the period.
UK Power Networks, which maintains electricity networks across London, the South East, and East of England, has not explained what the works involve. The Romford Recorder reported the lack of detail on 10 August, noting that no information about the purpose or scope of the project has been made public.
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Further disruption on nearby streets
Upper Rainham Road is not the only street affected. A second stretch of the road is also under works by UK Power Networks, with delays expected until 13 August. Thames Water Utilities is carrying out separate works on Mavis Grove and Station Lane, which began on 22 July and will continue until 21 August.
Essex & Suffolk Water is completing works on Avelon Lane, scheduled to finish on 12 August. Abs Cross Lane will also see roadworks between 9:30 am and 3:00 pm on 11 August, though the responsible body was not specified in the reports.
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No public response mechanism announced
Causeway one.network has posted notices about the delays, but UK Power Networks has not provided a direct contact for residents seeking updates or raising concerns. The Romford Recorder confirmed on 10 August that no formal consultation or feedback process has been established for the works.
Residents can monitor live traffic updates through Causeway one.network, but no further information about the timeline or impact of the works has been released. The lack of detail has left local drivers unclear about the expected duration of delays or alternative routes.
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+How long will the roadworks on Upper Rainham Road last?
The roadworks began on 10 August and are scheduled to finish on 21 August. UK Power Networks is carrying out the works, but no further details about the project have been provided to residents or the public.
+Who is responsible for the roadworks on Upper Rainham Road?
UK Power Networks is responsible for the roadworks on Upper Rainham Road. The company maintains electricity networks across London, the South East, and East of England, but has not explained the purpose of these works.
+Are there roadworks on other streets in Hornchurch?
Yes, additional roadworks are taking place on Abs Cross Lane, Mavis Grove, Station Lane, and Avelon Lane. Thames Water Utilities and Essex & Suffolk Water are carrying out separate projects, adding to local traffic disruption.
+How can residents get updates about the roadworks?
Residents can check Causeway one.network for live traffic updates. UK Power Networks has not provided a direct contact for queries or concerns, and no formal consultation process has been announced for these works.
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