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Havering Council approves lane rental scheme for roadworks
Havering Council has approved a lane rental scheme requiring highway companies to pay daily charges for road closures during peak hours. The policy aims to reduce congestion and disruption from roadworks, with funds generated to be used for highway maintenance.
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WorldBromley Council imposes 18‑month traffic restrictions for Thames Water repairs
Bromley Council has issued an order, effective 7 October, that places temporary traffic restrictions on Avondale Road, Berrys Hill, Bromley Road and Yester Road for up to 18 months. The measures, required for Thames Water repair works, include bans on waiting, one‑way traffic and full closures where needed.
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WorldGallows Corner roadworks fully reopen after 15 months
The extensive roadworks at Gallows Corner, which began in March 2025, have now fully reopened on September 21. The project, initially planned for completion in September 2025, faced delays due to water main replacement work.
3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 60 · Hype 40- Roads & Driving · North London
A41 Brent Cross flyover repairs to cause lane closures
Drivers heading to Brent Cross should prepare for significant delays as Transport for London (TfL) begins essential repairs on the A41 Brent Cross flyover. Lane closures and overnight restrictions will be in place on the A41 and A406 from October 1, with works expected to last up to two years.
North London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 40 - World
A2 drivers face five overnight closures this weekend
Drivers using the A2 route face significant overnight disruption this weekend with five closures planned. National Highways has issued warnings for drivers to check for updates and plan their journeys accordingly.
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WorldBushey Road and Bute Road face traffic disruption
Drivers in Sutton and Wallington are advised of significant traffic disruption due to ongoing highway maintenance and emergency gas works. Bushey Road is experiencing multi-way traffic lights, while Bute Road has emergency gas repairs underway.
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Dagenham flyover replacement to take two-and-a-half years
The replacement of the Lodge Avenue flyover in Dagenham is now expected to take two-and-a-half years, six months longer than initially forecast. Transport for London (TfL) will maintain two lanes of traffic in each direction for most of the construction period.
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Roads & Driving · North LondonBrent Cross Flyover Lane Reductions Begin Tuesday
Major renewal works on the Brent Cross Flyover on the A41 start Tuesday evening, reducing the route to a single lane in each direction. The Transport for London scheme aims to strengthen the interchange and will pause for Christmas.
North London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 20- World
Gallows Corner shops reopen after 15-month roadworks closure
Shops at Gallows Corner Retail Park have reopened after 15 months of roadworks. Businesses reported a devastating impact on takings and staff hours, with customers facing uncertainty about access. Transport for London apologised for project delays.
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Roads & Driving · East LondonA2 closures planned for three nights from September 28
Drivers travelling between south-east London and Kent face overnight disruption on the A2. National Highways has scheduled closures on three consecutive nights from September 28 to October 1 between Dartford Heath and Darenth Interchange.
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WorldBexley flyover repairs to cause disruption until December 2026
Drivers in Bexley are facing disruption until December 2026 due to major repairs on the Harrow Manorway Flyover. The works, which began on September 28, include replacing worn-out bridge bearings and concrete repairs.
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Gallows Corner Reopens After Year of Roadworks
Gallows Corner has reopened following over a year of extensive roadworks by Transport for London. The project included replacing the original 1970s flyover and introducing new traffic-controlled pedestrian crossings on Straight Road and Eastern Avenue East.
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A2 Drivers Face 26 Overnight Closures This Week
Drivers using the A2 are warned of 26 planned overnight closures between Monday and Thursday this week. Several sections will be affected on four consecutive nights, impacting both northbound and southbound routes.
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Gallows Corner reopens after 15 months of roadworks
Gallows Corner has fully reopened to traffic following a 15-month closure. The major roadworks project, which involved replacing an ageing flyover and diverting a water main, has now been completed by Transport for London.
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Gallows Corner reopening set for end of September
Gallows Corner is expected to fully reopen to traffic by the end of September, Transport for London has announced. New road markings and tarmac are now in place following extensive flyover replacement and water works.
3 min readTrust 44 · Craft 60 · Hype 40 - Roads & Driving · London
A2 and M25 face overnight closures September 14-17
Drivers using the A2 and M25 motorways should prepare for overnight closures between September 14 and September 17. National Highways has announced planned roadworks affecting both eastbound and westbound routes, including slip roads, with disruptions expected between 8pm/10pm and 5.30am/6am.
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WorldDagenham Road faces 10 days of traffic disruption due to water works
Motorists in Dagenham should prepare for significant traffic disruption as Essex and Suffolk Water begins 10 days of essential works on Dagenham Road. Multi-way signals are in place, and delays are expected on nearby Rainham Road until mid-September.
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WorldA21 Bromley Common: Overnight roadworks announced
Transport for London has announced overnight roadworks on the A21 Bromley Common and surrounding streets. The telecom works, scheduled from September 14 to September 20, 2026, will impose nightly stopping restrictions from 8pm to 5am.
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WorldGallows Corner reopening end of September
Transport for London expects to reopen Gallows Corner at the end of September, following 15 months of closure for flyover replacement. Drone photos show resurfacing underway as the final stages of the project approach.
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Roads & Driving · LondonA2 and M25 face overnight closures September 7-11
Drivers using the A2 and M25 motorways will encounter overnight closures on various slip roads and carriageways between September 7 and September 11. National Highways is carrying out planned works, with some closures starting as early as 8pm.
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