It follows after residents, businesses and motorists were left in the dark for more than two months about its status following a delay announcement in August.
Yesterday (November 7), TfL released a statement that it now intends to complete works by spring 2026 across three phases.
Cllr Keith Prince, London Assembly member for Havering & Redbridge, has called the handling of project a “farcical situation”.
He said: “Not only were local businesses and residents told these works would be completed by September this year, but they have also been left waiting for clarity since TfL delayed the completion date for refurbishment in August.”
According to the councillor, when he visited business owners, they said they “have been left in complete limbo by TfL” and have had “no support or information during this time of immense hardship”.
Cllr Prince continued: “At a recent meeting I had with TfL and Essex and Suffolk Water, they committed to announce a new completion date by the end of October which they then said had to be delayed another week and now we are finally told that this fiasco will not end for at least another five months.
“At that same meeting, they pledged to announce a firm date for phase one, estimate dates for phase two and guesstimate dates for phase three, yet again they have failed to be transparent with the people and businesses of Havering.
“Residents and business owners deserve better than to be played fast and loose by Transport for London.”
This issue will be addressed to Mayor of London Sadiq Khan at the next Mayor’s Question Time on November 20.
“I won’t stop fighting until we get real answers from TfL and local small businesses get the compensation they deserve,” he concluded.
Phase one and two involve the completion of the flyover and the installation of the water main alongside it, with Essex & Suffolk Water planning to work outward from the roundabout.
Only once these phases are complete will the flyover be reopened to drivers – but the roundabout and surrounding roads will remain closed during phase three.
Phase three involves the final water main diversion and highway improvements to the A127; completing this phase will lead to the full reopening of the junction in the “following weeks”, TfL said.
Scott Haxton, TfL’s director of capital delivery, said: “We’re incredibly grateful to residents and businesses for their continued patience while we carry out these essential works at Gallows Corner.
“We understand how disruptive this has been, and we’re working with our partners to complete the project as quickly and safely as possible.”
Alastair Tawn, head of integrated delivery services at Essex & Suffolk Water, added: “We appreciate the importance of this busy road interchange and are sorry for the inconvenience caused.
“However, I can reassure people who live, work and drive in the area, that this remains a priority for us and our team continue to make good progress in line with our new programme.”
