Transport for London (TfL) has written to the Leader of Havering Council to provide an update regarding the work TfL and Essex & Suffolk Water (ESW) – are carrying out in the Gallows Corner area.
In a letter to Councillor Keith Prince AM, TfL, wrote:
“This week ESW is continuing to progress repair work and testing on the newly installed water main at Gallows Corner.
"Temporary sheet piling works have now been completed, enabling excavation activities to continue in line with the programme.
"Further progress has also been achieved, with testing activities successfully completed in the roundabout section.
“Now that this section has passed pressure testing, a crane will be arriving on site alongside large excavators to remove the shale and pipework in the launch pit.
"By removing this, ESW will be able to access the tunnel to progress the remaining repairs in this section.
"Alongside this, ESW will be progressing works to replace and test the section of pipework where a defect has been identified.
"The work is continuing in the current working area next to the roundabout, and no changes are expected to the current road access.
“ESW and TfL continue to work closely together and remain focused on completing the remaining works as quickly and safely as possible, restoring full access to the road network and protecting vital water supplies.
"We are very sorry for the ongoing inconvenience caused by these works, which all parties are working to complete with the least possible amount of additional disruption.”
The Council and Leader continue to push for a firm end-date to the works and will share weekly updates from TfL on Council channels.