Hammersmith Bridge Closure Update

Hammersmith bridge now fully closed.
Hammersmith bridge closure update. The bridge will be closed to motor traffic indefinitely or at least for 2 3 years anyway. Regular updates about this restoration work have been posted on our hammersmith bridge page. Hammersmith bridge was closed to the public with little warning today after safety inspectors found cracks in the 133 year old structure had worsened amid the recent heatwave. Hammersmith bridge has been closed to all members of the public after safety inspectors found the recent heatwave had worsened cracks in the 133 year old structure.
Hammersmith bridge has been closed to pedestrians and cyclists after safety inspectors found cracks in the 133 year old structure had worsened following the recent heatwave. Hammersmith bridge is closed to motor traffic until major safety critical strengthening work is completed. The total closure came. New temporary bridge for cyclists and pedestrians across thames 9 march 2020 update on repairs letter to residents and businesses 25 november 2019 pdf 176kb our plans for hammersmith bridge.
Today s closure shows how much more work is required to get this beautiful bridge fully restored. Due to urgent safety concerns hammersmith and fulham council have today announced 13 august 2020 that hammersmith bridge will be closed to all members of the public including pedestrians and cyclists from 5pm following expert technical advice. Hammersmith bridge has been closed to cars buses and other motor vehicles since 10th april 2019 since cracks were found in its structure during an inspection. There are diversions for motorists via chiswick bridge and putney bridge.
Even boats will not be allowed. It was closed indefinitely to all motor traffic in april 2019 after cracks were discovered in the bridge s pedestals.