The Leader of Havering Council, Councillor Ray Morgon, and Cabinet Member for Environment, Councillor Barry Mugglestone, have visited the Gallows Corner site to see the newly installed flyover — marking a key milestone in the ongoing works.
The visit follows the completion of one of the major outstanding stages in the Essex and Suffolk Water project, with the wider scheme still progressing under a phased programme. The full reopening of the junction is still expected by the end of April 2026, although this depends on final milestones being met, including water testing, utility connections and road layout works.
During the visit, councillors were shown the completed flyover deck, new crash barriers and the extensive engineering work carried out to strengthen and modernise the structure, which dates back to the 1970s.
Councillor Morgon said the progress was encouraging but stressed that disruption is still affecting residents and businesses. He said the council will continue to hold Transport for London and Essex and Suffolk Water to account to ensure the project is delivered on time.
He added that while the new flyover is a positive step, people are still dealing with congestion, longer journeys and ongoing disruption. He said the council is pushing for clear communication, timely delivery of the remaining works, and compensation for those affected.
Councillor Mugglestone said seeing the scale of the project in person highlighted its importance. He acknowledged the patience of residents during what has been a difficult period and confirmed the council will keep pressure on partners to meet deadlines.
He also revealed that TfL has agreed to provide compensation to the council for damage and disruption caused to Havering’s wider road network during the works.
Both councillors said that, despite the challenges, the project is vital for the borough’s future. Without it, the flyover would have been removed entirely in 2027, leading to severe long-term congestion across key routes including the A127 and A12.
The council says it will continue to provide updates as the project moves towards completion, with the full reopening of Gallows Corner expected once all final stages are safely signed off.
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