Hammersmith Bridge Update May 2019

There are diversions for motorists via chiswick bridge and putney bridge.

Hammersmith bridge update may 2019. 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. 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. He is yet to re visit his opinion and determine whether or not it may have been mistaken. Letter to nce nov 2019 estimated 30 nuclear power stations o.

The bridge will be closed to motor traffic indefinitely or at least for 2 3 years anyway. Hammersmith bridge built in 1887 was the first suspension bridge built over the thames and was designed by sir joseph bazalgette. However it s open to pedestrians and people on bicycles. Hammersmith bridge is closed to motor traffic until major safety critical strengthening work is completed.

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. 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 motorists since april 2019 due to critical faults found by safety sensors but it was still open to cyclists and pedestrians while repairs were carried out. Hammersmith bridge has been bombed three times by the ira in 1939 by the provisional ira in 1996 and by the real ira in 2000.

The admission from hammersmith and fulham council came after labour and tory councillors yesterday may 15 clashed over the state of the 132 year old victorian crossing. Hammersmith fulham council has admitted it doesn t yet know when hammersmith bridge will reopen. Hammersmith bridge has been closed to cars buses and other motor vehicles since 10th april 2019 but it is still open for pedestrians and people on bicycles. The closure will last until major refurbishment works to the 132 year old bridge are complete.

Archive footage of hammersmith bridge with an unfamiliar paint colour and significantly less. The bridge remains open for walking and cycling.