Hammersmith Bridge to close to vehicular traffic

We are giving residents and businesses advance warning of the disruption planned maintenance and investigation work on Hammersmith Bridge will cause to roads next week.

The work is being carried out by Hammersmith and Fulham Council and Transport for London (TfL), and is scheduled to run from 7am to 7pm on Monday 20 August until Thursday 23 August 2018.

Hammersmith Bridge is currently operating under severe weight restrictions with one bus permitted to travel in either direction at any one time. Hammersmith and Fulham Council and TfL are still finalising plans for major repairs to the bridge. The current work is essential to ensure the bridge can continue to operate effectively.

Hammersmith and Fulham Council and TfL have apologised in advance for the noise and congestion this may cause to surrounding roads.

Richmond Council Cabinet Member for Transport, Streetscene and Air Quality, said:

“Although Hammersmith Bridge is owned and operated by Hammersmith and Fulham Council, supported by TfL, the effect of any restrictions or closure is felt keenly by Richmond residents. The current period of closures, leading up to the major repairs, is very frustrating for all those affected.” 

Motorists will be diverted via Chiswick Bridge and Putney Bridge. One footway will remain open to pedestrians and cyclists, who will have to dismount to cross. Please take care when crossing as it may be busier than usual.

Bus services 33, 209, 283, 419 and 485 will terminate before the bridge. Passengers can walk across the bridge to resume their journeys. For those less mobile, the 72 bus service will be diverted via Chiswick.

You can get the latest bus information from the TfL website, or follow TfL on Twitter for bus alerts.

The works are an interim measure to keep the bridge in use ahead of major repairs that are scheduled. You can find out more about this project on the Hammersmith and Fulham Council website.

For any enquiries on the repair works, contact Hammersmith and Fulham Council’s transport team.

Notes for editors

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Reference: P395/18