We’re carrying out essential works on the gas pipes along Highbridge Road to reinforce the gas network to meet the future growth in gas demand in Barking. These works will keep homes and businesses connected to a safe and reliable gas supply for cooking, heating and hot water.
Part 1 on the project was completed in November last year.
The second part of the reinforcement project is due to start on the 9 February, for just over six weeks until 24 March 2026.
Once again, the project will be split into different phases with slightly different traffic management, as per the needs of the area.
The project will be completed in nine phases, starting on 7 July 2025, for 18 weeks until 9 November 2025.
To carry out our work safely, temporary rolling traffic lights will be installed from the junction of Drydock Square and West Bank to outside Tesco.
A rolling northbound lane closure will also be in place along Highbridge Road.
Alternative pedestrian crossings will be provided and cyclists will be required to follow the designated diversion route. All diversions will be clearly signposted.
Businesses will remain open throughout our works, please follow diversions for access.
There are no planned interruptions to gas supplies during this project.
Three-way traffic lights on Highbridge Road from the entrance to Tesco’s to the roundabout.
Northbound Lane closure on Highbridge Road from the exit from Tesco’s to the roundabout. A diversion route via the A406 and the Beckton Roundabout will be in place and sign posted.
Lane closure on the roundabout and all entrances/exits to and from the roundabout.
Working hours: We are utilising extended working hours seven days a week to minimise disruption and complete the works as safely and efficiently as possible.
We’re working closely with TfL and plans are in place for buses to follow the diversions. You can find out more by visiting tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey/
Throughout the project there will be directional rolling northbound lane closure with two- and multi-way traffic lights. Each phase will be approximately 50 metres in length.
Multi-way traffic lights at the junction of Drydock Square and West Bank, Fresh Wharf Road, Fleet Road and Highbridge Road.
Alternative pedestrian crossing in place.
Multi-way traffic lights at the junction of Drydock Square and West Bank, Fresh Wharf Road and Fleet Road and Highbridge Road.
Footway closure - alternative pedestrian crossing in place.
Cycle path closed - diversion via the back of the hotels and out of West Bank.
Two-way traffic lights on Highbridge Road.
Two-way traffic lights on Highbridge Road.
No left turn from hotels, please follow diversion via the roundabout.
Multi-way traffic lights on Highbridge Road.
No left turn from hotels, please follow diversion via the roundabout.
Multi-way lights on Highbridge Road.
No left turn from hotels, please follow diversion via the roundabout.
Two-way traffic lights on Highbridge Road.
Two-way traffic lights on Highbridge Road.
No left turn from Tesco, please follow diversion via the roundabout.
Multi-way traffic lights on Highbridge Road.
No left turn from Tesco, please follow diversion via the roundabout.
Cycle lane and footway closed.
Working hours: 7am-7pm, seven days a week.
Our team will be on site during these hours to help manage the traffic flow and manage the temporary traffic lights.
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