Gallows Corner water works continue seen in drone photos

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Water works have been pictured continuing at Gallows Corner over the bank holiday weekend as a full reopening date remains unclear.

Photos taken via drone on Sunday (May 24) show the latest progress ongoing at the flyover.

Water pipes can still be seen exposed and surrounded by construction machinery a month after an issue with the water works was identified by Essex & Suffolk Water (ESW).

Pipework exposed at Gallows CornerPipework remains exposed at the junction (Image: Peter Barrett)

The works saw the expected full reopening of the junction delayed.

A circular pit can be seen partly filled with large grey blocks and surrounded by metal fencing where Southend Arterial Road enters the roundabout.

Cars were pictured using the flyover and roundabout which still has several lanes blocked off and routes marked with road cones.

Drone shot of Gallows Corner junctionParts of the junction reopened on May 10 (Image: Peter Barrett)

Sections of the junction reopened on May 10 - including the eastbound carriageway of the flyover, Straight Road and Main Road.

A date for the full completion of the project is yet to be confirmed.

When the Recorder asked TfL for a specific reopening date for the remainder of the roads, we were directed to a previous statement from Scott Haxton - TfL's director of capital delivery.

Gallows Corner water works drone shotTfL is yet to confirm a full reopening date (Image: Peter Barrett)

Mr Haxton said: "We know how frustrating this situation continues to be for local residents, businesses and road users, and we would like to thank everyone for their patience while we have been working with ESW to safely progress this work.

"We remain focused on fully reopening the road network at Gallows Corner and supporting ESW to complete final testing and commissioning works as quickly and safely as possible, while protecting vital water supplies."

TfL's website which provides updates on the project, describes the flyover replacement as "hugely complex" and "technically challenging" but does not mention an expected reopening date.

June will mark a year since Gallows Corner first shut to general traffic.

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