Main Flyover Works

Preparation of the east and west abutments and foundations is ongoing, in readiness for the commencement of construction. Some inconsistencies have been identified between current site conditions and historic as-built drawings. However, appropriate solutions have been developed and are being implemented. Localised foundation repairs are underway to ensure structural integrity.

Delivery of steelwork is scheduled to begin next week. Installation of steel structure will commence in phases, to allow this to be undertaken alongside the completion of the foundation works.

The overall construction programme is currently under review, pending completion of foundation works, with reopening of the flyover still expected in September.

Essex and Suffolk Water’s (ESW) main upgrades

Directional drilling is continuing. Reaming heads for the enlargement of the tunnel for the pipework, have been changed. The pipe for the water main has been delivered on site and is laid out in readiness for installation. The ESW construction programme on-track.

Current Issues

The most significant traffic congestion locations are unchanged from last week. Noise and disruption is being experienced by residents in the vicinity of Gallows Corner.

General Updates

• Costain’s (who are undertaking the works on behalf of Transport for London (TfL) review of traffic management in the vicinity of Rise Park has been completed. Costain will install new diversion signage to address rat-running issues.
• The number of unauthorised vehicles using the bus lane at Gallows Corner continues to reduce.
• Traffic marshals are in place on approaches to bus and emergency vehicle lanes and have been provided with body cameras, to deter anti-social behaviour.
• School holidays have now started. Traffic conditions are being monitored and Havering Council (LBH) are awaiting data from TfL, to quantify what impact this has had on conditions across the network.
• In terms of noise and disturbance, the noisiest site works ongoing at present, is the directional drilling for the ESW water main.
• Officers continue to proactively manage emergency works, to ensure they are identified and cleared from the LBH network as quickly as possible.

Travel advice for roadworks at Gallows Corner can be found on TfL’s website tfl.gov.uk/travel-information/improvements-and-projects/gallows-corner-flyover-refurbishment .

By Editor on 2nd August 2025   /   News   /   Leave a comment