Is Hammersmith Bridge still closed to pedestrians?

Is Hammersmith Bridge still closed to pedestrians?

The 134-year-old suspension bridge, which links Hammersmith with Barnes across the Thames, has been closed to motor vehicles since April 2019, then shut to all traffic in August 2020, owing to damage caused by 70 years of unchecked corrosion.

Is Hammersmith Bridge open for walking?

Hammersmith Bridge is again open to people walking and cycling and to river traffic beneath the bridge, although it is still closed to all motor traffic.

When did Hammersmith Bridge close to pedestrians?

April 10th 2019
Hammersmith Bridge was closed to motor traffic on April 10th 2019 leaving it accessible only to pedestrians and cyclists.

Can u walk across Hammersmith Bridge?

Hammersmith Bridge reopened for people walking and cycling and for river traffic beneath the bridge on 17 July 2021 – but it is still closed to motor traffic for safety reasons.

How much does it cost to repair a Hammersmith Bridge?

It will cost £46m to stabilise it, which will make it safe for pedestrians, cyclists and river traffic. It will cost £141m to fully restore the bridge so it can be reopened to buses and motor vehicles – a similar amount to building a new bridge.

Will Hammersmith Bridge ever reopen?

The taskforce is pleased that LBHF reopened the bridge in a limited and controlled way to pedestrians, cyclists and river traffic on 17 July 2021. This will enable permanent reopening to pedestrians, cyclists and river traffic and, in time, reopening to motor vehicles.

What is wrong with the Hammersmith Bridge?

The closure and re-opening of Hammersmith Bridge The micro-fractures were first discovered in 2019 using the latest technology. Cast iron is brittle and can shatter. The micro-fractures therefore posed the serious risk that the bridge could suddenly, and with little warning, collapse into the Thames.

Can you cross Barnes bridge on foot?

It can also be crossed on foot, and is one of only three bridges in London to combine pedestrian and rail use; the others being Hungerford Bridge and Golden Jubilee Bridges and Fulham Railway Bridge. …

What is wrong with Hammersmith Bridge?

Who is responsible for fixing Hammersmith Bridge?

Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F)
Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F) Council is the highway authority for Hammersmith Bridge and is responsible for its maintenance and repair. Transport for London (TfL) is supporting the council with the assessment and repair of the bridge.

Can pedestrians use Barnes Bridge?

It crosses the River Thames in London in a northwest to southeast direction at Barnes. It can also be crossed on foot, and is one of only three bridges in London to combine pedestrian and rail use; the others being Hungerford Bridge and Golden Jubilee Bridges and Fulham Railway Bridge.

Is Barnes Bridge pedestrian?

Barnes Bridge, Barnes, London Designed by Edward Andrews for the London and South Western Railway Company, its heavy wrought-iron bow-string girders carry two railway tracks across the river and there is also a pedestrian walkway alongside.