Southend Queensway latest demolition amid redevelopment

The demolition is part of Southend’s Better Queensway scheme, a major city centre regeneration plan.

The project aims to transform the area by delivering around 1,700 new homes, safer streets, improved transport connections and new cycle routes.

Queensway - Work begins on the underpass (Image: El Trevo)

Public spaces and community amenities are also set to be upgraded as part of the long-term vision.

Kevin Robinson, councillor responsible for regeneration, law and governance, said: "Better Queensway is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape the heart of our city.

"This ambitious project will deliver safer, more accessible streets with new pedestrian crossings and cycle paths, making it easier for everyone to move around the city.

"It will also create a more attractive and welcoming environment that supports the delivery of new homes while encouraging investment and growth.

"Better Queensway represents the next step in creating a vibrant, connected, and sustainable future for Southend."

Queensway - Footbridge gets pulled down (Image: El Trevo)

Recent demolition works include the removal of the Queensway footbridge earlier this month.

The footbridge’s removal follows calls from residents, including the mother of a 19-year-old who died after falling from it in 2020.

Many described its demolition as "long-overdue."

Queensway - Roundabout getting pulled down (Image: El Trevo)

Additional demolition work has focused on the underpass bridge and sections of the Southchurch roundabout.

A highways-focused Better Queensway session for residents and local organisations will be held at Barringtons on Wednesday, 4 February.

Representatives from Taylor Woodrow and the Better Queensway project team will be present.

The session will begin at 6pm, with a highways presentation starting at 6.30pm.

A question and answer session will follow at 7pm.