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.
April & May Tube Strikes RMT Union will see tube operators walk out across the entire London Underground network – Additionally Unite Union Bus Drivers at Bow Garage will also be on strike affecting key routes such as the 8 & 25… – Plan ahead for a week of disruption!
National Highways says groundwork is now underway on the Lower Thames Crossing between Essex and Kent. Ahead of major construction starting in 2028. In Essex, around 50 archaeologists are excavating near Coalhouse Fort, while new wetland habitats are being created in East Tilbury.
London and South East Named England’s Worst Region for Driving Manners as Tailgating Rates Soar. New data from National Highways reveals that 41% of drivers in London and the South East admit to tailgating, contributing to over 200 serious collisions in the region last year. The study highlights a growing crisis of patience on the road,
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.
National Highways’ Lower Thames Crossing, has a significant milestone for the project, are have begin the process of buying one of the world’s largest tunneling machines now under way – just days after funding for the scheme was announced in the budget last month.
As winter takes hold and temperatures drop, National Highways is preparing a nationwide operation to help keep England’s motorways and major A-roads safe – whatever the weather.
From Sunday 14 December 2025, you’ll be able to pay as you go with a contactless card or device at another 50 National Rail stations across the South East. Including expanding to 20 new stations on the Greater Anglia network, across Hertfordshire and Essex, from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport, Chelmsford, Southend Victoria and Witham.
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.
As colder temperatures and darker evenings set in, National Highways is urging drivers to check their tyres as part of its seasonal T.R.I.P. campaign, encouraging everyone to Top-up, Rest, Inspect and Prepare, As latest figures reveal that around six million illegal tyres are on UK roads, meaning one in four vehicles could be driving with unsafe tyres. – When was the last time you checked your car?
