Hammersmith Bridge’s Funding Fight | London News

Hammersmith Bridge is in urgent need of a £128 million facelift to stay open—prioritizing bikes, walkers, and boats while car access remains a £300 million pipe dream. With the bridge closed since 2019 due to hidden cracks and a looming April 2030 deadline, the council’s phased repair plan has sparked debate: critics call it a retreat from ambition, while others question why the council isn’t pushing harder for full funding—especially with local parties in power. The government’s phased approach may mean longer commutes for car-dependent residents, especially the elderly, as the council balances reality with ambition. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/540d61c1a8f5d2ed