"Hammersmith Bridge, a Grade II* listed structure, has been described as a baffling embarrassment due to its prolonged closure and the bureaucratic deadlock surrounding its repairs."
"After millions were spent on stabilisation works, the bridge was reopened to pedestrians and cyclists in 2021, but the costs to fully fix it for cars have ballooned to £250 million."
"Arguments over who pays for the repairs have stalled progress, with the local borough, the Department for Transport, and Transport for London all involved in the funding discussions."
"As the May elections approach, the debate over Hammersmith Bridge's future is heating up, with indications that a deal to resolve the funding stalemate may be getting closer."
Hammersmith Bridge, a historic suspension bridge, has been closed to motor vehicles since 2019 due to safety concerns. Despite reopening for pedestrians and cyclists in 2021, the cost to fully repair the bridge for cars has escalated to £250 million. The funding is expected to be shared among the local borough, the Department for Transport, and Transport for London, but disagreements over financial responsibilities have led to a bureaucratic stalemate. As elections approach, discussions about potential funding solutions are intensifying, yet no definitive timeline exists for resolution.
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