Gallows Corner reopening end of September
Flyover replacement works nearing completion after 15 months of disruption.
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Drone images taken on Monday, September 7, show tarmac being laid at Gallows Corner as works to replace the ageing flyover approach their conclusion. A large section of the A127 has been resurfaced, with work also progressing on the A12. Previous excavations have been backfilled, and most construction materials and equipment have been removed from the site.
Project timeline and delays
Gallows Corner to fully reopen by September 2026
Transport for London confirmed the major junction will be fully accessible after water pipe works are completed.
Transport for London (TfL) confirmed last week that it anticipates reopening Gallows Corner by the end of this month. The junction has been inaccessible to all traffic since June 2025, when the project to replace the flyover, originally built in the 1970s, began. Water main works, which were intended to run concurrently with the flyover renewal, ultimately caused delays to the overall schedule.
Essex & Suffolk Water (ESW) completed its utility work and returned the site to TfL on August 31. This handover marked the end of ESW's involvement and allowed TfL to commence the final resurfacing and reinstatement tasks. Scott Haxton, director of capital delivery infrastructure at TfL, stated that the organisation looks forward to the flyover opening and apologised to local residents, businesses, and road users for the disruption experienced during the essential project.
A spokesperson for ESW acknowledged the significant impact their work and the broader construction project have had on those travelling through the area, expressing gratitude for the patience and understanding shown throughout the prolonged period of diversions and closures.
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Final closures before reopening
Before the flyover and roundabout are fully reopened to general traffic at the close of September, one full weekend closure and two overnight closures are still scheduled. Following these final closures, all remaining traffic management measures and diversion routes will be dismantled.
Questions this report answers
+When will Gallows Corner reopen?
Transport for London expects to reopen Gallows Corner at the end of September. This follows 15 months of closure for flyover replacement works.
+Why has Gallows Corner been closed?
The junction has been closed since June 2025 to allow for the replacement of the ageing flyover, which dates back to the 1970s. Water main works also contributed to the extended closure period.
+What works are still outstanding before reopening?
Before the junction fully reopens, there is one full weekend closure and two overnight closures still to take place. Following these, all traffic management will be removed.
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