The Hammersmith Bridge in London has been closed for six years, with projections suggesting it may remain shut for another decade due to costly repairs. The historic bridge's Victorian structure is expensive to fix, leading to a protracted debate over a £250 million repair bill between local authorities and the government. Local MP Fleur Anderson notes that delays have worsened the situation, with rising costs and complications such as supply chain issues affecting progress. A Hammersmith Bridge Task Force formed in 2020 has made little impact, leaving the situation stagnant and travel disrupted.
"Even if they started [now] it would be ten years of building. So we're talking a long time away."
"There are variables we couldn't even have imagined six years ago that have come in, so the longer it's left the harder it seems to get."
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