Local MP Fleur Anderson warns that Hammersmith Bridge could stay closed until 2035 due to delays in repairs and funding issues
London: Hammersmith Bridge might not reopen to vehicles until 2035, according to local MP Fleur Anderson. She’s pretty concerned about the delays in getting it fixed.
The bridge has been closed to cars since 2019 after some cracks were found. It’s been a long wait, and the costs to repair it have skyrocketed to around £250 million.
Anderson pointed out that if the previous government had acted sooner, we might have seen some progress by now. But it seems like everything has just slowed down.
She mentioned that the ongoing war in Ukraine has made steel harder to get, adding to the complications. So, the longer they wait, the tougher it gets to fix the bridge.
She believes 2035 is a realistic timeline, but it’s definitely not happening anytime soon. It’s been closed for nearly six years, and it’s frustrating for everyone involved.
Back in 2019, the then-Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, promised to get things moving, but not much has happened since. A taskforce was set up, but it hasn’t met in a while.
Now, they’re planning to meet again soon, and Anderson is urging her constituents to voice their concerns. She’s also holding a meeting this Saturday to keep everyone updated.
Other local MPs are hopeful about the taskforce reconvening. They believe it’s a step in the right direction, especially after the previous government’s lack of action.
Everyone’s just waiting to see who will step up and help fund the repairs. It’s a complicated situation, but the community is eager for some answers.
