Hammersmith Bridge to reopen to pedestrians this weekend

By Tom Lowe2021-07-16T05:00:00

Mott MacDonald report found safety risk was ”acceptably low” after temporary fix to prevent cracking

Hammersmith Bridge will reopen to pedestrians, cyclists and river traffic this weekend after a series of safety investigations by Mott MacDonald.

The 19th century bridge has been closed to pedestrians and cyclists on public safety grounds since August 2020 after it was found to be at risk of a catastrophic collapse.

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