Drone images taken today (January 14) show that the eastern end of the new Gallows Corner flyover, along Southend Arterial Road (A127), remains incomplete more than 200 days since the works first started.
In an update published in December 2025, Transport for London (TfL) confirmed that 10 out of the 13 flyover sections had been installed, as of November.
No new segments have been added since then, with ground works still ongoing outside Gallows Corner Retail Park.
Following delays announced in August last year, TfL announced a new three-phase timeline for the project, finishing with the reopening of Gallows Corner in spring 2026.
The Recorder asked TfL to confirm which phase the scheme is currently in, as well as dates for the completion of each phase.
TfL did not confirm this, however it appears the project is in the second phase, as this is when “final individual sections at the eastern end of the new flyover bridge” are expected to be completed.
The TfL Gallows Corner webpage also states that “more information about the re-opening will be available early in 2026”.
When this paper asked for a specific completion date for the project, TfL said it is “working at pace with our partners in line with the revised programme timeline“.
Stuart Harvey, Chief Capital Officer at Transport for London, said: “The renewal of the ageing Gallows Corner flyover is essential to ensuring the safety and reliability of the road network in east London.
“Once rebuilt, the strengthened structure will allow for the removal of speed and weight restrictions, significantly improving journey times for residents.
“We are working at pace with our partners in line with the revised programme timeline.
“This has included works by both TfL and ESW’s contractors throughout the Christmas holiday period to rebuild the bridge foundations and progress with the new water main.
“We are incredibly grateful to residents and businesses for their continued patience while we carry out these essential works.”
