Earlier today, during Business Questions, Andrew Rosindell M.P., Member of Parliament for Romford, raised concerns about the continual delays to the refurbishment of the Gallows Corner flyover.
For five decades, the people of Romford and the wider region have waited for change at Gallows Corner. Now, with works finally underway, residents have been given no certainty as to when they will be completed. Despite assurances that the disruption would end by September, residents have now been told they must wait until spring.
These delays have had severely damaging consequences for local businesses and the daily lives of thousands of commuters. It is vital that clear timelines are provided and that the Government and Transport for London take urgent action to ensure these works are completed without further delay.
My constituents continue to suffer from the dither, delay and ineptitude of Transport for London and the Mayor, as the rebuilding of the Gallows Corner junction, which was originally meant to be completed in September, is now delayed to the spring. This is causing chaos in Essex and on the eastern side of London. Will the Leader of the House ask the Secretary of State for Transport to take over this project, so that everyone can get on with their life and travel freely through this junction?
Andrew Rosindell M.P., Member of Parliament for Romford
I will raise the issue with the Transport Secretary, to see how it can be resolved.
The Rt Hon. Sir Alan Campbell M.P., Leader of the House of Commons
