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Buses & Trams · East LondonSuperloop SL12 bus announces wrong destination
A review of the new SL12 Superloop bus service in east London found the route to be clean and comfortable. However, onboard announcements repeatedly stated the bus was travelling in the opposite direction of its actual route.
East London3 min readTrust 36 · Craft 69 · Hype 28
WorldRomford MP demands compensation for 15-month Gallows Corner works
Romford MP Andrew Rosindell has urged Transport for London (TfL) to compensate businesses and residents affected by the prolonged Gallows Corner roadworks. The junction, closed since June 2025, is now slated to reopen by the end of September, 15 months behind schedule.
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Roads & Driving · East LondonHospital parking prices to rise in Romford and Goodmayes
Car parking charges are increasing at Queen's Hospital in Romford and King George Hospital in Goodmayes from Monday, September 21. Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust is introducing a 15-minute free parking period to support short visits.
East London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41
WorldHavering Road roadworks cause delays in Romford
Roadworks on Havering Road in Romford began on August 28 and are expected to cause delays until the afternoon. Havering Council is responsible for the works, which involve a contraflow traffic system.
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WorldGallows Corner pipework completed after year of disruption
Essex & Suffolk Water has finished major pipe replacement work under Gallows Corner, ending over a year of disruption. The site will be returned to Transport for London by August 31, but TfL has yet to confirm when the junction will fully reopen.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 crash closes lane near Romford as traffic slows
A lane on the M25 near Romford was closed following a crash, causing slow traffic on the clockwise carriageway. National Highways confirmed the closure between junctions 28 and 29, with no details yet on casualties or when the lane will reopen.
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Roads & Driving · East LondonGallows Corner water main repairs to finish by end of August
Essex and Suffolk Water has confirmed that complex repairs to a water main at Gallows Corner in Romford are nearly complete. The site is expected to be handed back to Transport for London by the end of August, after which resurfacing will begin, though the junction’s full reopening remains unconfirmed.
East London4 min readTrust 54 · Craft 95 · Hype 15