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. [ more ]
Blackwall Tunnel set to close to traffic for four days at the end of June
Blackwall Tunnel to close for Silvertown works at the end of June, affecting southbound traffic on weeknights with alternative route suggestions. [ more ]