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Hammersmith Bridge: Repairs and Maintenance

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Question for Department for Transport

UIN 902856, tabled on 9 May 2024

Question

Sarah Olney
Liberal Democrat
Richmond Park
Commons

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what his timeline is for reviewing the business case for strengthening works on Hammersmith Bridge.

Answer

Huw Merriman
Conservative
Bexhill and Battle
Commons

Answered on

16 May 2024

Given the complexity of the Strengthening works and the rising projected costs, Ministers are considering next steps and will make a final decision on the business case in due course.

In the meantime, my Department is continuing to work productively with both the Borough and Transport for London to ensure the eventual reopening of Hammersmith Bridge to all users, subject to cost.

The Government recognises the frustration Londoners feel due to the ongoing closure of Hammersmith Bridge, which is why we’ve provided almost £13m towards repairing and stabilising the structure, and recently announced almost £3m for a new temporary cycle way.

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