Gallows Corner roadworks fully reopen after 15 months
Transport for London project to replace flyover and add new crossings faced significant delays.
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More than 15 months of roadworks at Gallows Corner have concluded with the junction fully reopening on September 21. The project, initiated by Transport for London (TfL) in March 2025, involved replacing the ageing Gallows Corner flyover and introducing new pedestrian and cycle crossings.
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The initial completion target for the roadworks was September 2025. However, this timeframe was extended due to unforeseen problems encountered during water main replacement work carried out by Essex & Suffolk Water. These issues led to significant delays, pushing the expected completion date back multiple times. TfL announced in November 2025 that the project was then anticipated to finish in spring 2026, a date that was later revised to the end of April 2026. A further setback occurred in April 2026 when a leak was identified on the new water main, leaving motorists without a revised reopening date.
Parts of Gallows Corner, including Straight Road, Main Road, and one lane of the new flyover, began to reopen on May 10, 2026. However, substantial water main work remained, preventing the full reopening of all sections. By June 2026, a year after the initial full closure, the complete reopening remained uncertain. Progress became more defined in late August 2026 when Essex & Suffolk Water completed its underground work and handed the site back to TfL. This allowed TfL to announce an expected full reopening by the end of September 2026.
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Following an overnight closure and a final weekend shutdown for resurfacing and road markings, Gallows Corner fully reopened on September 21, 2026. All temporary traffic management and diversion routes were removed, marking the end of the extensive disruption. The completed scheme has replaced the previous flyover, removing its associated speed and weight restrictions, and has introduced new pedestrian and cycle crossings around the roundabout.
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+When did the Gallows Corner roadworks begin and end?
The roadworks at Gallows Corner commenced in March 2025 and the junction fully reopened on September 21, 2026, concluding over 15 months of disruption.
+Why were the roadworks delayed?
The project faced significant delays due to unforeseen issues with water main replacement work being carried out by Essex & Suffolk Water. A leak on the new water main also contributed to further setbacks.
+What has been completed as part of the Gallows Corner project?
The project involved replacing the ageing Gallows Corner flyover and introducing new pedestrian and cycle crossings around the roundabout. The previous flyover's speed and weight restrictions have also been removed.
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