The first meeting of the taskforce focused on restoring Hammersmith Bridge occurred after three years, initiated by Labour's Simon Lightwood. The bridge has been closed to vehicles since April 2019 due to significant structural issues. Currently, only pedestrians and cyclists can access it. The repair costs have escalated to approximately 250 million, with a potential reopening timeline extending to 2035. The funding proposal includes contributions from the Department for Transport, Transport for London, and Hammersmith and Fulham council. However, the council has expressed concerns about raising local funds without imposing tolls.
The taskforce aimed at getting Hammersmith Bridge back open to motor vehicles met for the first time in over three years, facing significant repair cost challenges.
Since its closure in April 2019, the cost of repairing Hammersmith Bridge has soared, with recent estimates reaching 250m as uncertainty looms over the reopening timeline.
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