Romford Road Public Realm Improvement scheme

Junction 2 - Upton Lane / Woodgrange Road

Works to complete Junction 2 (Upton Lane / Woodgrange Road) will begin on 19 October 2026 and are expected to last until spring/summer 2027.

This substantial works package will include new segregated cycle lanes for safer cycle travel, a completely new junction layout with relocated crossing facilities to provide safer and easier crossing points, a new traffic light system to aid traffic flow, new soft landscaping to increase the biodiversity in the area, newly resurfaced carriageways for a smoother driving experience and large areas of ornamental paving on the footway to improve the overall look and feel of the area.

During this time there may be temporary traffic lights and other measures in place that may affect traffic flows during construction. We would like to confirm that full access will remain to all business premises at all times.

If you encounter any issues please do not hesitate to speak to a member of the team on site or contact our contractor, Marlborough Highways by phone on 020 7739 2976 or by e-mail on enquiries@marlboroughhighways.co.uk.

Phase 1 – Start date end of October 2026 - Expected completion end of November 2026

Phase 1A TM Drawing

Phase 2 – Start date beginning of January 2026 - Expected completion mid-January 2027

Phase 2A TM Drawing

Phase 2B TM Drawing

Phase 3 – Start date mid-January 2026 - Expected completion end of January 2027

Phase 3 TM Drawing

Phase 4 – Start date mid-February 2026 - Expected completion beginning of March 2027

Phase 4 & Phase 9 TM Drawing

Phase 5 – Start date beginning of March 2026 - Expected completion mid-March 2027

Phase 6 – Start date mid-March 2026 - Expected completion beginning of April 2027

Phase 7 – Start date mid-April 2026 - Expected completion end of April 2027

Phase 7 TM Drawing

Phase 8 – Start date beginning of March 2026 - Expected completion mid-March 2027

Phase 5 & Phase 8 TM Drawing

Phase 9 – Start date end of January 2026 - Expected completion beginning of March 2027

Phase 3 & Phase 9 TM Drawing

Phase 4 & Phase 9 TM Drawing

Phase 10 – Start date start of November 2026 - Expected completion mid-December 2026

Phase 10 TM Drawing

Phase 11 – Start date beginning of December 2026 - Expected completion mid-December 2026

Phase 12A – Start date end of March 2026 - Expected completion beginning of April 2027

Phase 6 & Phase 12A TM Drawing

Phase 12B – Start date beginning of April 2026 - Expected completion mid-April 2027

Phase 6 & Phase 12B TM Drawing

Phase 13 – Start date end of November 2026 - Expected completion mid-December 2026

Phase 13 TM Drawing

Phase 14 – Start date end of April 2026 - Expected completion end of April 2027

Junction 3 - Green Street / Richmond Road

Construction completed in July 2026 and was opened by the project team and Dr. Will Norman, London's Walking and Cycling Commissioner as shown in the video below.

Junction 7 - Little Ilford Lane / Colchester Avenue

Works to complete Junction 7 (Little Ilford Lane/ Colchester Avenue) began in June 2026 and are expected to last until January 2027. During this time there may be temporary traffic lights and other measures in place that may affect traffic flows during construction.

Click the PDF below to view a copy of the large banners that appear on the construction site.

Phase 3 – Works completed

Phase 4 – Start date end of June 2026 - Expected completion end of August 2026

Phase 4 TM Drawing

Phase 5 – Start date mid-August 2026 - Expected completion mid-September 2026

Phase 5 TM Drawing

Phase 6 – Start date beginning of September 2026 - Expected completion mid-September 2026

Phase 6a TM Drawing

Phase 6b TM Drawing

Phase 7 – Start date mid-September 2026 - Expected completion beginning of November 2026

Phase 7 TM Drawing

Phase 8 – Start date mid-October 2026 - Expected completion mid-November 2026

Phase 8a TM Drawing

Phase 8b TM Drawing

Phase 9 – Start date end of October 2026 - Expected completion beginning of December 2026

Phase 9a TM Drawing

Phase 9b TM Drawing

Phase 10A – Start date mid-November 2026 - Expected completion mid-December 2026

Phase 10a TM Drawing

Phase 10B – Start date beginning of November 2026 - Expected completion beginning of January 2027

Phase 10b TM Drawing

Phase 11 – Start date end of September 2026 - Expected completion beginning of January 2027

Phase 12 – Start date beginning of September 2026 - Expected completion mid January 2027

Phase 11 / 12a TM Drawing

Phase 11 / 12b TM Drawing

Please note that dates are indicative and may be subject to change as works progress.

Section F construction works

Construction works from no. 497 to no.577 Romford Road (northern footway), part of the section referred to as ‘Section F’, commenced in early February and are expected to be completed by October 2026. At some points during construction there may be temporary bus stop closures or bus stop relocations; and temporary parking and loading restrictions.

Note: To protect planting equipment against ongoing vehicle damage, we are installing boulders in some areas. If you notice any further damage, please report it to us at stromfordroad@newham.gov.uk