Architects are proposing to build two curved roads near London's Hammersmith Bridge to restore vehicle access, which has been closed since 2019 due to structural issues. The designs include 'elliptical ribbons' made from mirror-polished stainless steel to preserve the bridge's historic integrity. Although the proposal was shared with local council leaders, it was dismissed as a publicity stunt. The cost of full restoration is estimated at £250 million, and a taskforce has recently been reconvened to push the project forward amidst ongoing debates over funding and toll implementation.
"The iconic bridge, connecting Hammersmith with Barnes, was shut to vehicles after micro-fractures were discovered in its pedestals, leaving it only accessible to pedestrians and cyclists."
"Sybarite and Buro Happold propose covering the new structures in mirror-polished stainless steel, allowing them to blend seamlessly with their surroundings and maintain focus on the original bridge."
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