Gallows Corner reopens after 15 months of roadworks
Transport for London confirms completion of flyover replacement and water main diversion works.
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Gallows Corner has now fully reopened to traffic, marking the end of a 15-month period of disruption for Havering residents and businesses. Transport for London (TfL) confirmed the completion of major roadworks at the junction, with all temporary traffic management and diversion routes removed.
Project Scope and Timeline
Gallows Corner reopening set for end of September
New road markings and tarmac are in place as Transport for London nears completion of flyover replacement works.
The extensive project involved replacing an ageing flyover and diverting a water main underneath the road, carried out by TfL and Essex & Suffolk Water (ESW) respectively. Initial works commenced in March 2025 with lane closures. The Gallows Corner roundabout and flyover were then closed to all traffic on June 23, 2025. TfL had initially set a September 2025 completion date, which was subsequently revised to spring 2026. Further delays occurred in April due to issues encountered with ESW's water main replacement.
Some traffic restrictions were lifted in May, but a full reopening date could not be confirmed by TfL until the end of August, following the completion of ESW's works and the handover of the site. Both TfL and ESW have issued apologies to local road users for the extended delays and disruption.
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Stuart Harvey, TfL's chief capital officer, stated that the completion of the works has secured the future of the flyover, which was originally constructed as a temporary structure. He added that the improvements would allow for the removal of restrictions and enhance journeys for all users of the route. New pedestrian and cycle crossings have been installed around the roundabout as part of the project. Final resurfacing and road marking works required overnight and weekend closures in mid-September.
Questions this report answers
+Why was Gallows Corner closed for so long?
Gallows Corner was closed for 15 months to allow for major roadworks. This included replacing an ageing flyover and diverting a water main underneath the road, a complex process that led to several delays.
+What improvements have been made at Gallows Corner?
The project involved replacing the old flyover and diverting a water main. New pedestrian and cycle crossings have also been installed around the roundabout, aiming to improve safety and accessibility for all road users.
+Who apologised for the disruption?
Both Transport for London (TfL) and Essex & Suffolk Water (ESW) have apologised to local residents, businesses, and road users for the delays and disruption experienced during the 15-month closure.
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