The Marshalls and Rise Park Conservative Action Team (Cllr. Robert Benham, Bailey Nash-Gardner and Cllr. Nisha Patel) along with Andrew Rosindell M.P., Member of Parliament for Romford) have written to the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, demanding urgent action over the ongoing disruption caused by the long-delayed refurbishment works at Gallows Corner.
In their letter, the local team set out the severe impact the project is having on residents and businesses across Gidea Park and Rise Park. Persistent traffic congestion has become a daily reality, with diversion routes forcing large volumes of traffic through residential roads such as Pettits Lane, Helmsdale Road and Main Road. These roads were never designed to carry such levels of traffic, leading to visible deterioration and growing safety concerns.
Local businesses have also been hit hard, facing reduced footfall, delivery delays and rising costs as a direct result of the prolonged works.
The Conservative Action Team has called on the Mayor to provide clear answers on three key issues: whether compensation will be made available to affected local businesses; what additional funding will be allocated to repair roads damaged by sustained diverted traffic; and when a definitive completion date for the project will finally be set.
While recognising the importance of improving safety at Gallows Corner, the team says the current situation is unsustainable and that residents deserve transparency, accountability and proper support.
The Marshalls and Rise Park Conservative Action Team says it will continue to press the Mayor and Transport for London until local concerns are properly addressed.
Bailey Nash-Gardner said:
“Residents have been extraordinarily patient, but enough is enough. The constant delays at Gallows Corner are damaging our roads, clogging up our neighbourhoods and making everyday life far more difficult than it should be. The Mayor must now take responsibility and provide clear answers.”
Andrew Rosindell M.P. said:
“Everyone understands that improving safety at Gallows Corner is important, but the lack of transparency and accountability is unacceptable. Residents deserve a clear, final completion date and reassurance that further delays will not be allowed to drag on indefinitely.”
