The junction is noteworthy for the single-lane flyover to ease some eastbound traffic from the A316 onto the A4. It was built as a temporary measure in 1971, using the Bridgway format devised and offered to highway authorities by Marples Ridgeway Ltd.[7]
The flyover was quickly put together with a cheap steel frame and was designed to last no more than a few years. The central span has pairs of diagonal cross-braces to give the structure strength and help protect it against strong winds. The junction was included in the plans for the London Ringways, which were shelved in the latter years of the 20th century.[8] Had these been completed a more durable structure would have been put in place.
On 29 October 2013, after stormy winds the previous day, Transport for London inspectors discovered defects and closed the flyover, declaring it unsafe. Garrett Emmerson stated that its engineers identified a degradation in the concrete deck of the flyover. Traffic flow was therefore reduced, with peak time queues back to the Hammersmith flyover to the east and similarly to the west.[9]
Following on from this closure a major refurbishment, incorporating a new deck, surface and parapets, allowed the flyover to reopen and confirmed its permanent status.[10]
The work was completed in September 2014, at a total cost of £3 million.[11]
As of April 2024 vehicles using the flyover are limited to 2.0 metres (6.6 ft) width and 3.0 metric tons (3.0 long tons; 3.3 short tons) gross weight.