Hammersmith Bridge Reopen

Repairs costing in the region of 140 million could be needed to keep the decaying bridge secure in the long term.
Hammersmith bridge reopen. Hammersmith bridge has been closed to motorists since april 2019 due to critical. Hammersmith fulham council said it will remain closed until engineers examine the extent of the damage and are confident that it s safe to reopen. The total closure came. 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 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. The bridge belongs to hammersmith fulham council h f council but it is also a vital part of london s strategic transport system which is why transport for london tfl has been project. Hammersmith bridge in west london is closed after critical faults are found. 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 cars buses and other motor vehicles since 10th april 2019 since cracks were found in its structure during an inspection. However it s open to pedestrians and people on bicycles. So we can get on with the work and reopen the bridge. Hammersmith and fulham council shut the bridge to pedestrians.
Hammersmith bridge is a grade ii listed 132 year old. The bridge will be closed to motor traffic indefinitely or at least for 2 3 years anyway. Hammersmith bridge has been closed since april to road traffic after the bridge was declared unsafe and in need of urgent repairs.