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Will Hammersmith Bridge ever reopen?
But the bridge is not expected to reopen to vehicles for a while. Now new designs have been developed by specialist engineers, Mott MacDonald, who have helped design large sections of HS2 and Crossrail.
Will they fix Hammersmith Bridge?
Specialist engineers have put together comprehensive plans to fix the 133-year-old bridge. It will cost £46m to stabilise it, which will make it safe for pedestrians, cyclists and river traffic.
Is Hammersmith Bridge permanently closed?
Closures. The bridge is open to pedestrians, cyclists and river traffic. Hammersmith Bridge is closed to motor traffic. This was decided in April 2019 by LBHF , based on its assessment of the safety of the structure.
What will happen to Hammersmith Bridge?
The 134-year-old suspension bridge, which links Hammersmith with Barnes across the Thames, has been closed to motor vehicles since April 2019, then shut to all traffic in August 2020, owing to damage caused by 70 years of unchecked corrosion.
Is Hammersmith Bridge closed to river traffic?
Hammersmith Bridge has been closed for all use, and with limited river traffic movement allowed, since August 2020.
Who is responsible for fixing Hammersmith Bridge?
Hammersmith & Fulham
Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F) Council is the highway authority for Hammersmith Bridge and is responsible for its maintenance and repair. Transport for London (TfL) is supporting the council with the assessment and repair of the bridge.
What bridge in London is closed?
Hammersmith Bridge
| Hammersmith Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Closed | 10 April 2019 (motor vehicles) 13 August 2020 (cycles and pedestrians) |
| Statistics | |
| Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | Hammersmith Bridge |
Can pedestrians walk over Hammersmith Bridge?
The introduction of the temperature control system, and the results of our extensive engineering investigations, now mean that the bridge can be opened for use by pedestrians, cyclists and to river traffic.”
Can I drive over Hammersmith Bridge?
Hammersmith Bridge is open to people walking and cycling and to river traffic beneath the bridge, although it is still closed to all motor traffic.
Who owns Hammersmith Bridge?
Hammersmith and Fulham London Borough Council
| Hammersmith Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Maintained by | Hammersmith and Fulham London Borough Council |
| Preceded by | Barnes Railway Bridge |
| Followed by | Putney Bridge |
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Can boats pass under Hammersmith Bridge?
Boats will also not be allowed to pass under the bridge either until further notice. Transport for London then put out a statement saying: ‘This is because engineers working on behalf of Hammersmith & Fulham Council and TfL have discovered further damage to the north-eastern pedestal of Hammersmith Bridge.
Are boats allowed under Hammersmith Bridge?
The bridge has been closed indefinitely to motorists since April 2019 when “critical faults” in the cast-iron casing were found. From Saturday, boats will also be allowed to pass under the bridge again.