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

M25 LIGHTING SWITCH-OFF – JULIA LOPEZ MP MEETS WITH NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

Hornchurch & Upminster MP, Julia Lopez, has spoken with National Highways to discuss their planned light switch off along the M25 between Junctions 27 and 28, a section of the motorway which falling partly within the constituency. The proposal saw lighting switched off from the main carriag

HAVE YOUR SAY ON CONGESTION CHARGE CHANGES URGES LOCAL MP

Hornchurch & Upminster MP Julia Lopez is urging Havering residents to make their voices heard in TfL’s latest consultation on the Congestion Charge, warning that Mayor Sadiq Khan is once again targeting London’s drivers with more road charges—this time those Havering residents who need to drive

TFL RESPONDS TO JULIA LOPEZ MP’S INTERVENTION ON GALLOWS CORNER WORKS

Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that it has taken steps to minimise disruption from the Gallows Corner flyover works, after Hornchurch & Upminster MP, Julia Lopez, shared feedback on the impact of works on local residents and businesses. After meeting with an affected local busines

JULIA LOPEZ MP RAISES CONCERNS OVER M25 LIGHTING SWITCH-OFF PLANS

Hornchurch and Upminster MP, Julia Lopez, has written to National Highways to raise serious concerns about the planned switch-off of motorway lighting along the M25 between junctions 27 and 28.The proposed change, due to begin on 11 August 2025, will see streetlighting removed from a 6.5-mile stretc

MP MAKES BID FOR LIFT AT HORNCHURCH STATION

Hornchurch and Upminster MP, Julia Lopez, has this week formally submitted a community request to Transport for London (TfL) for step-free access at Hornchurch Underground Station.

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