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Hammersmith Bridge Will Completely Close To Pedestrians And Cyclists Over Six Weekends Throughout Autumn

Hammersmith Bridge will close every weekend for maintenance, impacting pedestrian and cyclist access.
The upgrades are part of efforts to enhance safety and accessibility after years of restricted use.

Hammersmith Bridge is finally reopening next week - but only partly

Hammersmith Bridge will reopen to cyclists, cargo bikes, and e-scooters with temporary cycle lanes installed.
Full repair of the bridge is on hold due to a dispute over funding between TfL and the Department for Transport.

Hammersmith Bridge Will Completely Close To Pedestrians And Cyclists Over Six Weekends Throughout Autumn

Hammersmith Bridge will close every weekend for maintenance, impacting pedestrian and cyclist access.
The upgrades are part of efforts to enhance safety and accessibility after years of restricted use.

Hammersmith Bridge is finally reopening next week - but only partly

Hammersmith Bridge will reopen to cyclists, cargo bikes, and e-scooters with temporary cycle lanes installed.
Full repair of the bridge is on hold due to a dispute over funding between TfL and the Department for Transport.
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The London Buzz - 25th September 2024

New Labour government hints at accelerating Hammersmith Bridge reopening progress.

Hammersmith Bridge is getting a 3 million permanent cycle lane

Hammersmith Bridge to have a permanent cycling lane funded by the government.
Uncertainty remains on who will finance the full restoration of Hammersmith Bridge, estimated at £250 million.

The London Buzz - 25th September 2024

New Labour government hints at accelerating Hammersmith Bridge reopening progress.

Hammersmith Bridge is getting a 3 million permanent cycle lane

Hammersmith Bridge to have a permanent cycling lane funded by the government.
Uncertainty remains on who will finance the full restoration of Hammersmith Bridge, estimated at £250 million.
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Having a Mayor: No shows, bridges and political hairdos

Discussion on the 2024 London Mayoral race
Impact of candidates' absence and Hammersmith Bridge issue

Hammersmith Bridge: 'At least five more years until it reopens', Londoners told on 5th anniversary of closure

Hammersmith Bridge closed due to structural issues, causing traffic congestion and isolating residents.
Repair cost has escalated significantly, estimated at 250 million pounds.
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Hammersmith bridge should not reopen to cars, says Green mayoral candidate Zoe Garbett

Keeping Hammersmith bridge open only to cyclists and pedestrians would save taxpayers 250m by avoiding major repairs.
Zoe Garbett criticizes the Labour-run council and mayor for their handling of the Hammersmith Bridge situation.

Hammersmith Bridge: Thames crossing repair bill soars to 250million raising fears it won't ever reopen to traffic

The cost of repairing Hammersmith Bridge has increased to 250 million, raising concerns that the bridge will never reopen to vehicles.
Discussions on funding the repairs have reached a stalemate, with no sign of a breakthrough despite ongoing anger from residents.
The Department for Transport wants the council and Transport for London to each pay a third of the repair bill, but local authorities do not have the means to foot a bill of this size.

Hammersmith bridge should not reopen to cars, says Green mayoral candidate Zoe Garbett

Keeping Hammersmith bridge open only to cyclists and pedestrians would save taxpayers 250m by avoiding major repairs.
Zoe Garbett criticizes the Labour-run council and mayor for their handling of the Hammersmith Bridge situation.

Hammersmith Bridge: Thames crossing repair bill soars to 250million raising fears it won't ever reopen to traffic

The cost of repairing Hammersmith Bridge has increased to 250 million, raising concerns that the bridge will never reopen to vehicles.
Discussions on funding the repairs have reached a stalemate, with no sign of a breakthrough despite ongoing anger from residents.
The Department for Transport wants the council and Transport for London to each pay a third of the repair bill, but local authorities do not have the means to foot a bill of this size.
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Greg Hands wants TfL to take over Hammersmith Bridge and to reopen it to motor traffic

Hammersmith and Fulham Council has spent 30 million on bridge safety
Calls for Transport for London to take over the bridge ownership

Hammersmith Bridge should be taken over by TfL, says local MP Greg Hands

Mr. Hands accuses council of neglecting bridge repairs
Government criticized for delays in addressing bridge restoration

Greg Hands wants TfL to take over Hammersmith Bridge and to reopen it to motor traffic

Hammersmith and Fulham Council has spent 30 million on bridge safety
Calls for Transport for London to take over the bridge ownership

Hammersmith Bridge should be taken over by TfL, says local MP Greg Hands

Mr. Hands accuses council of neglecting bridge repairs
Government criticized for delays in addressing bridge restoration
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West Ham fan boat crash caused 100,000 of damage to Hammersmith Bridge

The gantry on Hammersmith Bridge, which was damaged by a boat crash last December, will cost approximately £100,000 to repair.
The local council will foot the bill for the repairs and will seek to recover the costs from the boat company.

This London bridge may never reopen - but why?

Hammersmith Bridge, one of the oldest suspension bridges in the world, has been closed for almost five years due to structural issues.
Efforts to find funding for the bridge's repair have reached an impasse, with the government task force in charge of the repairs not meeting for two years.

I want Hammersmith bridge reopened to cars 'sooner rather than later', says Sadiq Khan

Sadiq Khan remains committed to reopening Hammersmith bridge and calls on the government to honor its pledge to fund its repair.
The cost of restoring the bridge has increased to £250 million, with some estimates suggesting it could be closer to £300 million.

This London bridge is introducing weight limit fines

London's Kensington and Chelsea Council is enforcing weight restrictions on Albert Bridge to protect the historical structure.
The enforcement follows a previous incident with a nearby bridge that developed cracks, leading to increased journey times for drivers.

Boat carrying West Ham fans gets stuck under Hammersmith Bridge

A boat carrying West Ham football fans collided with Hammersmith Bridge in west London as it traveled to a Premier League match against Fulham at Craven Cottage stadium.
No injuries were reported and the boat only suffered minor damage as a result of the collision.
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