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

Update – 499 Bus Route

Today, following multiple letters over the last three months to the Mayor of London and TfL raising concerns about a lack of capacity on the 499 bus route, Julia Lopez received a response from the Deputy Mayor of London for Transport, Seb Dance.Mrs Lopez had asked the Mayor to review the capacity of

Julia Lopez MP Calls for Fuel Duty to Stay Frozen

Julia Lopez MP has co-signed a letter with over 70 other MPs urging the Chancellor not to increase the cost of fuel in her budget at the end of this month.Reports suggest that the new Labour Chancellor is considering raising fuel duty in next week’s budget.

Julia Lopez Visits Redevelopment of Junction 28 of the M25

On Friday 13 September 2024, Julia Lopez was hosted by National Highways for a tour of the redevelopment works at junction 28 of the M25. The scheme will deliver a loop road off of the M25 anti-clockwise which will join onto the A12 heading Eastbound.

Update on Gallows Corner Campaign

In May, Hornchurch & Upminster MP, Julia Lopez, wrote to the Mayor of London to press for his commitment to provide funding for the refurbishment of the Gallows Corner flyover and to deliver the project as swiftly as possible.

Julia Lopez MP Condemns TfL withdrawal of 347 bus route

The Hornchurch & Upminster MP has written to the Deputy Mayor of Transport to further object to the significant worsening of bus services after he confirmed that TfL will be withdrawing the 347 bus route. Armed with recent feedback from constituents, earlier this month Mrs Lopez wrote to the Ma

MP Pushes Labour Government Not to Dump Gallows Plan

As the new Labour government casts doubt over transport projects across the country, Julia Lopez MP has written to the new Transport Secretary asking her to commit to the renovation of the Gallows Corner flyover or risk safety and major road disruption. In May of this year, the Conservative Governm

Urgent Repairs Sought for Upminster Station Lifts

Julia Lopez, the newly re-elected Member of Parliament for Hornchurch and Upminster, has written to the Chief Executive of C2C seeking urgent repairs to the lifts at Upminster Station.