Gallows Corner pipework completed after year of disruption
Water company hands over site to TfL by end of August, but junction reopening date remains unconfirmed.
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Essex & Suffolk Water has announced the completion of all significant milestones in its pipework replacement project beneath Gallows Corner. This development marks a crucial step towards resolving over a year of disruption experienced by residents and road users at the busy junction.
The water company confirmed that pressure and water quality tests for the new pipe system were successfully concluded. This allowed for the transfer of water flow from the old main to the newly installed infrastructure last week. The original pipe is set to be decommissioned and sealed from August 24, with working areas being returned to Transport for London (TfL) throughout the week.
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Site Handover and Further Works
The project remains on track for a full site handover to TfL by August 31. Following this handover, TfL contractors will undertake final reinstatement and resurfacing works. Essex & Suffolk Water stated it would do "everything we can to minimise any inconvenience to residents" during these final stages.
Separately, TfL contractors are addressing drainage issues on the carriageway. These are unrelated to the water main replacement and will be resolved before resurfacing begins. Both organisations are focused on completing remaining tasks safely and efficiently, ensuring the continued protection of essential water supplies.
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While the water company is returning the site to TfL, the exact date for the full reopening of the junction has not yet been confirmed. TfL has indicated it will provide an expected reopening date as soon as possible.
Questions this report answers
+What work has been completed at Gallows Corner?
Essex & Suffolk Water has finished all major milestones in replacing pipework under Gallows Corner. This involved installing new pipes, conducting pressure and water quality tests, and successfully switching water flow to the new system.
+How long has the disruption lasted?
The project has caused more than a year of disruption at the Gallows Corner junction. This has affected residents and road users due to the extensive pipe replacement works.
+When will Gallows Corner fully reopen?
The water company is scheduled to hand the site back to Transport for London by August 31. TfL will then complete final resurfacing, but they have not yet confirmed an expected reopening date for the junction.
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