Manor Road bridge improvements
Parts of the Greenway public footpath at Manor Road will be closed from September 2024 until autumn 2028. This is for public safety while we carry out repair work to a major pipeline in this area.
- The Greenway public footpath is currently closed between Channelsea Bridge and Manor Road
- From October 2025 until autumn 2028, the Greenway will be closed between Channelsea Path and Upper Road
You can check this page regularly for updates.
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. The bridge structures need repair to meet the needs of London's growing population. The upgrade works will extend their lifespan by a further 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. From October 2025, the scale of works will increase. This means we need to close the Greenway between the Channelsea path and Upper Road.
Working hours will be 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday. This includes an hour either side for site set up and close down. As we're working near the railways and roads, night working will be required. This will be 10pm to 5am. The team may also need to work 8am to 3pm on Saturdays.
How you'll be affected
In October 2025 we'll be extending the closure of the Greenway between Upper Road and Channelsea Bridge. This will allow us to carry out the works safely. We've agreed the closure with Newham Council and contractor Barhale.
Several diversion routes are available. For those wishing to travel directly to/from Stratford High Street please follow:
- Upper Road (north)
- A112 (New Plaistow Road)
- Stratford High Street/Broadway
For those wishing to travel to Manor Road/West Ham Station, a diversion route is available for via:
- Upper Road (south)
- Grange Road
- Gainsborough Road
- Manor Road
An extra section of diversion is also in place between Manor Road and Channelsea Path via:
- Manor Road
- Pond Road
- Abbey Road
If you prefer not to use Abbey Road, an alternative route is available via Bakers Row and Bridge Road. This takes you directly to Stratford High Street.
There is no planned impact from the works to your water supply, bus routes or traffic.
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.