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Phase One
In December 2008, Skanska Infrastructure Services was appointed to undertake construction of the first phase of the ELT.
Services are due to begin in Spring 2010.
Route information
We have put together a series of maps and explanations of changes that will be made to the road network to support the introduction of the ELT service.
The documents below should be read in conjunction with each other.
Schedule of works
For an update on construction progress please read the documents below.
- East London Transit update - May 2009 (PDF 228KB)
- East London Transit update - April 2009 (PDF 104KB)
- East London Transit update - June 2009 (PDF 74KB)
- East London Transit update - July 2009 (PDF 127KB
- East London Transit update - September-October 2009 (PDF 130KB)
The ELT service will start in early 2010 after construction work is completed.
The table below outlines construction locations and approximate completion dates:
| Location | Approximate completion dates |
|---|---|
| Ilford Gyratory and Winston Way | October 2009 |
| Ilford Lane | October 2009 |
| Longbridge Road roundabout and Longbridge Road | September 2009 |
| Barking town centre | September 2009 |
| Ripple Road gyratory, Ripple Road and Movers Lane | October 2009 |
| Bastable Avenue | November 2009 |
| Renwick Road and Choats Road | November 2009 |
| Chequers Lane and Dagenham Dock Terminus | October 2009 |
Phase Two
The second phase of ELT is in the detailed design stage and is scheduled to begin construction in 2011, with services starting in 2013.
Download a map of the proposed second phase of ELT.
ELT's second phase will deliver:
- Dedicated bus lanes in selected areas to improve journey time reliability
- Reduced congestion by removing parking and loading from the live traffic lanes
- Improved footways and pedestrian access
- Upgraded traffic signals and improved junctions
- Improved passenger information
- New trees to create a tree-lined avenue along River Road
Compulsory Purchase Order
TfL are seeking to acquire land and rights to enable implementation of the second phase of the project.
The objection period for the Compulsory Purchase Order has now closed.
Details of the relevant orders and affected parties can be downloaded below:
- Statement of reasons (PDF 232KB)
- Final site notice (PDF 33KB)
- Schedule of interests (PDF 3.60MB)
- Maps (PDF 1.30MB)
Side Roads Order
The objection period for the Side Roads Order has now closed.
Details of the relevant orders and affected parties can be downloaded below:
- Statement of reasons (PDF 109KB)
- Final site notice (PDF 20KB)
- Schedule of interests (PDF 354KB)
- Plans (PDF 873MB)
