Essex & Suffolk Water has given an update on its works at Gallows Corner amidst speculation of a “mid-October completion date” for the project. The utilities company said it is “not yet in a position” to confirm a full reopening date for the major junction as teams continue repairs on its newly installed water main, says the Romford Recorder.

It comes almost two months after the partial reopening of Gallows Corner, on 10 May and follows claims of an autumn completion timeframe circulating online.

In its update, the Essex & Suffolk Water project team said:

“We are continuing to progress repair work on the newly installed water main at Gallows Corner. This is a complex repair, and work is already underway within the existing area where there is access to the pipe network.

“We are aware that references to a mid-October completion date have been shared online. We are working hard to complete the repairs ahead of this timescale, but we are not yet in a position to confirm a final date and want to avoid sharing information that may later change.

“We continue to work closely together with TfL 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.”

Teams started to remove part of the pipe that needs to be replaced on 27 June, the update added, with no changes expected to the current road access.

A TfL spokesperson said: “Work at Gallows Corner is continuing as Essex & Suffolk Water (ESW) progresses essential testing and commissioning of the newly installed water main. Significant work is taking place underground to ensure the network is safe and resilient.”

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