Hammersmith Bridge Open Again

New temporary bridge for cyclists and pedestrians across thames 9 march 2020.
Hammersmith bridge open again. Hammersmith bridge is closed to pedestrians and river traffic from 5pm today 13 august because of an increased risk to public safety due to a sudden deterioration in key parts of the suspension. West london s hammersmith bridge has been fully closed until further notice following safety concerns after a crack in the infrastructure appeared to have been worsened by the ongoing heatwave. I understand that funding has not yet been found and that it may be 2 or 3 years until it is fixed for motor transport and even then may need further refurbished within a decade. Following two years of closure for repairs the bridge was reopened with further weight restrictions in place.
The barriers that had been placed across the ends of the bridge have been opened up again and signs indicate that people on bikes should use the roadway instead of the walkways. It s open to pedestrians people on bikes electric bikes and other sensible forms of transport. It is open currently for walkers and cycle riders. 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.
Europe aug 8th 2020 edition. Update on repairs letter to residents and businesses 25 november 2019 pdf 176kb our plans for hammersmith bridge. West london s hammersmith bridge closed since april last year to motor vehicles has been shut to cyclists and pedestrians this evening due to fears over the safety of the victorian structure. I read in your recent email update that you are keen to see hammersmith bridge open again soon for motor vehicles.
J ust two years after its famous bridge suddenly collapsed killing 43 people the italian city of genoa inaugurated a. At 4 30 am on 1 june 2000 the bridge was damaged by a real ira bomb planted underneath the barnes span. The central roadway of hammersmith bridge is once again open to people on bicycles.