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Buses & Trams · East LondonNew Superloop bus route SL12 launches in Havering
Transport for London has launched the new Superloop route SL12, connecting Gants Hill and Rainham. The service, which uses zero-emission electric buses, is free to use until September 11 and expands the Superloop network into Havering.
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WorldNew Superloop bus route SL12 launches in Havering
Havering will see a new Superloop bus route, the SL12, launch on September 5, 2026. The service will connect Gants Hill and Rainham, passing through Romford and serving Queen’s Hospital and Elm Park. Passengers can travel for free during the first week.
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WorldNew Superloop bus route SL12 launches September 5
Transport for London is launching a new Superloop bus route, the SL12, on Saturday 5 September. The service will connect Gants Hill and Rainham, reducing journey times and expanding the Superloop network into Havering. The first week of travel will be free for passengers.
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WorldParkstone Avenue in Emerson Park closed for week-long water works
Parkstone Avenue in Emerson Park is closed for water works from 19 to 25 August 2026, Essex & Suffolk Water confirmed. Butts Green Road will have two-way signals and likely delays until 21 August 2026, as reported by the Romford Recorder.
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Roads & Driving · East LondonGallows Corner roundabout to reopen by September after year-long water works
Excavations at Gallows Corner are being backfilled as Essex & Suffolk Water nears completion of pipework replacement. The junction, partially closed since May, will be resurfaced by TfL before full reopening, expected next month. Residents and drivers face further delays for final reinstatement.
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Projects · East LondonGallows Corner roundabout delays leave Havering residents without answers
Havering MP Julia Lopez has accused the Mayor of London of ignoring Freedom of Information requests about cost overruns and project mismanagement at Gallows Corner roundabout. Works, originally due to finish in September 2025, remain incomplete as Essex and Suffolk Water finalise repairs.
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WorldSL12 Superloop bus route approved for Havering, launching 2026
Transport for London will introduce the SL12 Superloop bus route in Havering in 2026, connecting Gants Hill and Rainham via Romford, Elm Park, and Queen’s Hospital. The service, approved after a 2025 consultation, will run every 12 minutes on weekdays.
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Projects · East LondonGallows Corner water works to finish by August end, TfL resurfacing unclear
Essex & Suffolk Water confirmed its Gallows Corner water main repairs are on schedule to complete by the end of August. Transport for London will then resurface the junction, but has not disclosed a timeline for reopening the full road network.
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