The Gallows Corner flyover and roundabout in Romford was closed for about 15 to 18 months of major disruption
Gallows Corner flyover has fully reopened to all traffic after a major programme of strengthening and refurbishment works. Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that the Gallows Corner flyover and roundabout have fully reopened following the completion of major strengthening and refurbishment work, alongside water infrastructure works carried out by Essex and Suffolk Water (ESW). All remaining traffic management measures and diversion routes have now been removed.
The Gallows Corner flyover and roundabout in Romford was closed for about 15 to 18 months of major disruption. The renewal of the ageing flyover has been essential to ensuring the safety and reliability of the road network in Havering and across east London.
Originally built in the 1970s as a temporary structure, the Gallows Corner flyover has now undergone a major renewal. All elements of the flyover except the foundations have been completely renewed and replaced, helping to secure the future of the key transport link for decades to come.
Major strengthening and refurbishment work ensures the flyover can continue serving Londoners for years to come. The new structure will allow speed and weight restrictions to be removed, improving journey reliability for people travelling through the area and supporting local bus services.
The project has also delivered new pedestrian and cycle crossings around the roundabout, alongside resurfacing and improved road markings. The changes are intended to make journeys safer and more accessible while improving conditions for people driving.
TfL worked closely with ESW, which completed work to divert and replace a water main and distribution mains beneath the junction.
Costain carried out the flyover strengthening and refurbishment works, as well as carriageway resurfacing and other improvements across the site.
Stuart Harvey, TfL’s Chief Capital Officer, said: “We’re pleased to confirm that Gallows Corner Flyover has fully reopened following the completion of this major programme of works. We’d like to apologise to local residents, businesses and road users for the delays to these works and thank them for their patience while this essential project has been carried out. The flyover was originally built as a temporary structure and this work has secured its future for years to come, allowing us to remove restrictions and improve journeys for everyone who relies on this important route.”
