Hammersmith Bridge News

Now the 133 year old bridge has also been closed to pedestrians and cyclists following ongoing monitoring by specialist engineers cllr stephen cowan leader of the.
Hammersmith bridge news. The bridge was closed to motorists in april 2019 after faults were. News hammersmith bridge now fully closed 13th august 2020 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. The bridge was closed to motorists in april 2019 after faults were found in the cast iron casing. Even boats will not be allowed.
The 133 year old bridge was closed indefinitely to motorists in april 2019 after critical faults in the cast iron casing were found. The total closure came. Hammersmith and fulham council shut the bridge to pedestrians. 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 was closed completely yesterday after engineers found cracks in the crossing had widened during the heatwave. The 133 year old bridge was closed to all users including people walking and cycling and boats passing under it from 5pm on thursday after the hot weather caused a sudden deterioration in key.