Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:10pm on 26 Jan 2025,Sunday International
Hammersmith Bridge, closed to vehicles since cracks were found in 2019, may remain shut for another decade, warns Labour MP Fleur Anderson. The 138-year-old bridge in southwest London needs costly repairs estimated at £250m. Anderson criticised delays under the previous Conservative government, stating repairs could have been completed if work had started earlier. She highlighted the closure's impact on bus routes and local traffic. A government taskforce will meet on 30 January to discuss progress. Richmond Park MP Sarah Olney expressed hope the Labour government will commit to funding repairs, calling the previous government’s inaction a failure.
