Manor Road bridge improvements
Manor Road closures will be in place at specific times so that works can be carried our safely. Traffic management will be in place throughout the closures, and clearly signposted diversion routes will be in place. Please see below for further details.
What we're doing
We're carrying out vital repairs to the Northern Outfall Sewer (NOS). The NOS runs from Wick Lane in Bow to Beckton Sewage Treatment Works and serves over five million people.
At Manor Road, the NOS is supported by bridges crossing the Jubilee Line, DLR, and the A1011 public highway. At Corporation Street, the NOS is supported by a bridge crossing the District Line and C2C railways. Upgrading the NOS will strengthen and future-proof the system for decades to come, and support London's growing population for the next 120 years.
Find out more about the history of this giant Victorian sewer.
When and where we'll be working
Works have started at both Manor Road and Corporation Street Bridges. Normal working hours will be 7:30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. This includes an hour either side for site set up and close down.
Our hours will change when we're working near railways and roads. This will require night and weekend working. Night working will be from 10pm to 5am, and 8am to 3pm on Saturdays.
How you'll be affected
From 9 March 2026, for approximately 10 weeks, Manor Road will be closed from:
- The junction of Alan Hocken Way when travelling north
- Corporation Street when travelling south
Full traffic management will be in place throughout the closures, with clearly signposted diversion routes provided.
All works will take place during night-time hours, from 10pm to 5am. Please note these closures won't apply between 2 and 6 April.
The Greenway public footpath is currently closed for public safety between Channelsea Path and Upper Road while we carry out these essential works. We've agreed the closure with Newham Council and contractor Barhale. A diversion route is available, please follow all signage and take care when travelling through the diversion.
We also encourage you to check your route, as there may be quicker or more convenient alternatives available.
History of the NOS
The NOS was originally constructed by Sir Joseph Bazalgette in the 1860s. It was expanded in the 1910s and transformed public health in the capital. The NOS helped to end outbreaks of cholera and other water-borne diseases such as typhoid. It was also instrumental in improving the quality of water in the River Thames.
Each sewer is 2.7metres in diameter – large enough to drive a transit van through. Wastewater flows through the pipes at a rate of up to 20,000 litres per second. This could fill an Olympic size swimming pool in two minutes!
We're now the custodians of this incredible Victorian infrastructure. It's our responsibility to make sure it's resilient to the pressures of modern day. This includes climate change and population growth.
Get in touch
We'll be providing ongoing updates throughout the project.
Do you want to learn more about the Northern Outfall Sewers or the history of Thames Water? Please let us know and we’d be thrilled to be part of an event with charities, schools or local organisations.
For any enquiries call 0800 316 9800 or email customer.feedback@thameswater.co.uk. Please quote the scheme number BB00472913.