Works at Gallows corner have been extended again until ‘End Of August’ according to Transport For London (TfL), as Essex & Suffolk Water are still working on the water main that spans the junction.
The busy Romford Junction is partially open, with restrictions in place for the main work sites….
Works continue at Gallows Corner, However TfL have a traffic order in place, which bans vehicles from travelling on this section of the road in a south-easterly direction, until June 30 or until the works have been completed,
Asha recently spoke to General Manager Peter Blunden of Lumiere Cinema in Romford. Exploring what makes this a great community venue that’s more than a place to watch films, and how it supports local people.
Gallows Corner will partially reopen on Sunday, May 10, restoring access to the eastbound flyover, Straight Road, and Main Road. The westbound flyover and parts of the A12 remain closed to allow for ongoing water main repairs.
The transformation of Havering’s most critical transport artery has reached a pivotal moment. This week, Council Leader Ray Morgon and Cabinet Member for Environment Barry
Bedrock Radio is proud to announce that we have started broadcasting on DAB+ Digital Radio across North East London and South West Essex. This expansion brings our volunteer-driven radio station to thousands of DAB+ radios locally. We are excited to take our health themed radio service onto DAB+ Digital Radio and be the “The Heartbeat of North East London and South West Essex” with a playlist that we call Your Healthy Music Mix! – continuing our roots of being a radio station run by local volunteers, for local people.
Bus passengers in East and Northeast London face severe disruption as Stagecoach drivers from the Lea Interchange Bus Garage plan four days of strikes: Friday 12 & Saturday 13 December 2025 and Thursday 8 & Friday 9 January 2026. Little or no service is expected on 13 routes, including key connections through Stratford, Walthamstow, and routes serving Homerton and Whipps Cross Hospitals.
Transport For London have confirmed a further delay to Gallows Corner. The junction is now expected to re-opening by Spring 2026. Until then, the junction is closed to all vehicle traffic except emergency services, black cabs, and Transport for London buses, while works continue.
Travel advice remains – Avoid travelling through Gallows Corner, use the diversions and expect noticeable delays during peak hours locally.
National Highways has been working hard since 2022 to improve J28 of the M25 and A12, which connects the capital with Essex.
With the construction phase now complete, a host of dignitaries and stakeholders were invited to celebrate the milestone and reflect on what came before the laying of the motorway.
This included a poignant unveiling of a plaque in memory of an airman who tragically died in 1937, when the site was used as an airfield.
Transport For London have announced their decision to proceed to introduce new Superloop route SL12 operating as a limited-stop service, to be introduced during 2026. The SL12 will run every 12 minutes during Monday to Saturday daytimes and every 15 minutes during Sundays, evenings and early mornings.
The launch date will be communicated nearer to the time, supported with comprehensive customer information. TfL received over 800 responses to the consultation.
