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One of London's longest-running roadwork projects is finally complete: 'The nightmare is over'

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Place, T., & Mann, S. (2026, September 22). One of London's longest-running roadwork projects is finally complete: 'The nightmare is over'. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/gallows-corner-roadworks-havering-reform-b1297873.html

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Council leader Councillor Keith Prince announced the completion of a long-delayed roadwork project at Gallows Corner in London. The project, which initially aimed to reopen in spring but faced delays due to water main replacements, has now been completed as of October, with Transport for London (TfL) and Essex & Suffolk Water fulfilling their commitment. TfL's chief capital officer stated that the reopened flyover will improve journeys by removing speed and weight restrictions and installing new pedestrian and cycle crossings, though businesses affected are seeking compensation from the council and TfL.

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The long-running roadwork project at Gallows Corner in London, which had been causing significant disruption since spring, finally concluded on an unspecified date in October. Initially scheduled to reopen in the spring, delays due to water mains replacement pushed back the completion until much later. The council leader, Councillor Keith Prince, expressed relief but also acknowledged that businesses will continue to face challenges despite the reopening. TfL's chief capital officer, Stuart Harvey, apologized for the delays and confirmed that the flyover was rebuilt as a temporary structure, now fully reopened after major renovations.

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It had initially been slated to reopen in spring, but delays in replacing water mains saw the project pushed back for months. asserted

project → slat → months

Council leader Councillor Keith Prince said: “The nightmare is finally over for residents and businesses who have had to put up with months of unacceptable disruption at Gallows Corner. asserted

who → say → Corner

“When I became leader [in May], I set a clear end date of October and have been pushing hard to make sure Transport for London and Essex & Suffolk Water complete these works and honour that commitment. uncertain

complete → become → commitment

“I am pleased to see that they have finally fully reopened the junction and flyover this morning. asserted

they → see → junction

“We hope this finally marks the end of the disruption caused to local people, but we also know the pain suffered by businesses will be felt for a long time.” asserted

pain → hope → time

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. asserted

Flyover → say → 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. asserted

project → like → patience

“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. asserted

who → build → route

The new structure will allow for speed and weight restrictions to be scrapped, which TfL says will improve journeys for and help support local bus services. asserted

TfL → allow → services

The lengthy project has also seen new pedestrian and cycle crossings installed around the roundabout, which the transport body says will make travel safer and more accessible. asserted

travel → see → roundabout

Read More Gallows Corner was opened in the 1970s and was nearing the end of its lifespan when TfL began the works last year. asserted

TfL → read → works

Though Havering motorists can once again travel around the east, the council is set to continue its push for compensation. asserted

council → travel → compensation

“I will keep pressing TfL for compensation for businesses affected, and for the council, whose roads have been impacted and damaged by larger vehicles being forced onto diversion routes that are not appropriate for their weight or size.” asserted

that → keep → weight

One of London's longest-running roadwork projects is finally complete: 'The nightmare is over'

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