Project Update 10/07/2026

Good afternoon

This week we have continued to progress with our 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, our team will be able to access the tunnel to progress the remaining repairs in this section. Alongside this, we 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.

We continue to work closely with TfL and remain focused on completing the remaining works as quickly and safely as possible, so TfL can restore full access to the road network whilst 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.

TfL will provide a further update next week.

Thank you,

The Project Team