Better Transport Across the Constituency

Having great transport links are a vital part of making Hornchurch & Upminster a great place to live, work and raise a family - whether you’re heading across Havering to see family on a bus, driving to work through Gallows Corner, or commuting into central London by train.

As one of London’s largest outer boroughs, Havering is one of the capital’s more car reliant areas. Ensuring we have a good road network, as well as great public transport is key for our community.

What I’m campaigning on:

  • In May 2024, we were successful in getting £57m worth of funding from the Conservative Government so that TFL can refurbish the Gallows Corner flyover. I’m now pushing the Mayor of London to get this project over the line to keep the flyover open.
  • All residents throughout Hornchurch & Upminster deserve to have access to great public transport. That’s why I’m working closely with C2C to make platform 6 at Upminster station fully accessible, ensuring everyone in our community has full use of all platforms.
  • As one of London’s outer boroughs, lots of people in Havering regularly use their cars. That’s why I’m campaigning for more investment in fixing our roads here in the Borough.
  • Helping to secure the Lower Thames Crossing to stop major roads gumming up when there are problems at Dartford.

What we’ve achieved:

  • In May 2024, following years of campaigning, we secured £57m worth of funding for the Department for Transport for a full refurbishment of the Gallows Corner flyover.
  • I have been successful so far in my campaign to make platform 6 at Upminster station step free for those with accessibility needs. The station won a share of redirected HS2 money toward getting a lift or ramp installed.
  • In 2023, I was successful in lobbying the Government to redirect £10m of HS2 funding for Havering to improve our roads locally.
  • I successfully fought Mayor Khan’s proposals to scrap the 347 bus route by writing to residents, asking why the bus was important to them. After extensive campaigning, TFL reversed their decision to scrap the route.
  • During the planning and construction of the Lower Thames Crossing, I’ve worked to make sure it has as little negative impact on our area as possible, whilst making sure this vital transport project gets over the line.
  • Following my work with the Department for Transport and National Highways, we secured vital improvements to Junction 28 of the M25. These plans will reduce congestion and queues, improve safety and minimise pollution.

News

MP CALLS FOR BUSINESS RATES RELIEF AMID GALLOWS CORNER DISRUPTION

Julia Lopez, Member of Parliament for Hornchurch and Upminster, has written to the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) to request guidance on potential business rates relief for local firms affected by the ongoing works at Gallows Corner.The Gallows Corner flyover is undergoing major replacement works as

MP QUESTIONS 40% HIKE IN DARTFORD CROSSING CHARGES

The Government has this week announced a significant rise in charges at the Dartford Crossing, prompting concerns from Hornchurch & Upminster MP, Julia Lopez.From 1 September 2025, most drivers will see a 40 percent increase in the Dart Charge, the road user fee applied to manage traffic at one

JULIA LOPEZ MP RAISES CONCERNS OVER UPCOMING C2C RAIL NATIONALISATION PLANS

Julia Lopez, Member of Parliament for Hornchurch and Upminster, has expressed serious concerns about the Labour Government’s decision to bring the c2c rail franchise into public ownership from 2025, warning that the move could put at risk one of the UK’s best-performing train services.The Government

LOCAL CONSERVATIVES CAMPAIGN FOR HORNCHURCH STATION TO BE MADE STEP-FREE

Local Conservatives have launched a campaign to secure step-free access at Hornchurch Underground Station after Transport for London (TfL) announced that the station is one of 30 across the network being considered for potential accessibility upgrades.***SURVEY BELOW***TfL is expected to select just

JULIA SEES NEW DESIGN FOR BRIDGE OVER A127 AT CRANHAM

Last night in Westminster, Julia attended an event to see the unveiling of the design for the new footbridge, which will go over the A127, connecting Cranham to the Folkes Lane Woodland area on the other side of the dual carriageway. 

MP PUSHES GOVERNMENT TO GIVE GALLOWS CORNER REFURB FINAL APPROVAL

Julia Lopez, the Member of Parliament for Hornchurch & Upminster, has again written to the Transport Secretary calling on her to give final approval for the refurbishment of the Gallows Corner flyover.The letter comes after TfL confirmed they had submitted the final business case for the project