"Havering's chief executive Andrew Blake-Herbert stated, 'Considering the closure was only supposed to last a few months, it has now become a bit of a farce. It's clear that ESW grossly underestimated the time their works would take and failed to factor in adequate time for testing the new water pipes, and it's Havering residents and businesses who continue to pay the price for their failure.'"
"Blair Mitchell, ESW's asset management director, mentioned, 'We expect to be able to complete this work this week, which will allow TfL to do the final work to allow the flyover to partially reopen. We are extremely sorry for the continued disruption this causes and understand.'"
The reopening of Gallows Corner flyover has been delayed beyond the expected date of April 30 due to additional work required by Essex & Suffolk Water. Initial plans for reopening in September were hindered by previous delays. Transport for London has completed its significant works, but further tasks are necessary to ensure the water main's integrity. Local residents have expressed their dissatisfaction through a petition, demanding financial compensation for the prolonged disruption caused by the delays.
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