Hammersmith Bridge closed to motor vehicles "indefinitely"

[Saul Goodman]

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Temporary bridge crossing

Temporary double-decker crossing within the existing structure of Hammersmith Bridge - 26 November 2020

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That's a very clever idea.

COWI have a wealth of bridge experience, so while it looks very slender, I wouldn't doubt their design.

I like how they've put cyclists on the bottom deck, in case the top deck collapses.

 

[TopCat]

I think a tunnel would be best. Demolish all the houses on Castlenau for a start for the approach.

 

[Bahnhof Strasse]

As long as it isn't too temporary (I know the design allows for access for workers to repair the existing structure but no one has any dough at the moment). I'm getting images of another lovely "temporary" bridge not too far away...

I remember my mum telling me about how this was temporary in the mid-70's, then in the 90's when I was driving I always enjoyed seeing just how fast I could drive over it. And it's still there

 

[Teaboy]

Its like some guys just put a scaffold up and left it there. Every time I drive over it I half expect it to collapse, its a thrilling ride.

 

[T & P]

I remember my mum telling me about how this was temporary in the mid-70's, then in the 90's when I was driving I always enjoyed seeing just how fast I could drive over it. And it's still there

I've been here more than twenty-five years, and only recently I found myself driving on it. It was fun.

Whenever I see it I think of my Scalextric sets when I was a wee lad.

 

[TopCat]

When I was a courier we used to see how fast we could ride the chiswick overpass.

 

[farmerbarleymow]

As long as it isn't too temporary (I know the design allows for access for workers to repair the existing structure but no one has any dough at the moment). I'm getting images of another lovely "temporary" bridge not too far away...

Nowt wrong with that - it does the job well enough by the looks of it. It'd probably be pretty cheap to build one of those across the river so the knackered old bridge could be demolished.

 

[Bahnhof Strasse]

Nowt wrong with that - it does the job well enough by the looks of it. It'd probably be pretty cheap to build one of those across the river so the knackered old bridge could be demolished.

The company that built the Hogarth Roundabout temporary bridge has submitted plans for a temporary bridge to go by the side of Hammersmith Bridge whilst they fix it. But afaik they are being ignored.

 

[Teaboy]

Nowt wrong with that - it does the job well enough by the looks of it. It'd probably be pretty cheap to build one of those across the river so the knackered old bridge could be demolished.

Well, its an eyesore. It only goes one way. It is strictly weight limited and is costing increasing amounts of money to maintain. Thinking about it there quite a lot wrong with it but it is fun to drive over.

 

[farmerbarleymow]

Well, its an eyesore.

No less of an eyesore than Hammersmith Bridge. At least it's not falling down so it's obviously a superior bridge too.

 

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I see the boat race, if it happens, has been moved already for next year

Decision to stage 2021 boat race in Cambridge because of Hammersmith Bridge risk branded ‘kick in the teeth for Putney businesses’ - Wandsworth Borough Council

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[farmerbarleymow]

I see the boat race, if it happens, has been moved already for next year

Decision to stage 2021 boat race in Cambridge because of Hammersmith Bridge risk branded ‘kick in the teeth for Putney businesses’ - Wandsworth Borough Council

wandsworth.gov.uk

Another argument just to bomb the fucker and be done with it. Once the ugly old bridge is no more and a new ugly concrete bridge is in situ, the local economy can recover.

 

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Alternatively, another reason to keep it. Ever been anywhere near the river on boat race day

 

[editor]

Here's an unexpected idea:



" Plans have been shown off that could reopen the Hammersmith Bridge, by slotting in a temporary double-decker road inside the existing structure.


Developed by the engineers COWI and architects, Foster + Partners, the idea would be to get the closed bridge open again for traffic, while supporting the bridge during renovation works.

The lower deck would be for pedestrians and cyclists, while an upper deck may be able to carry cars, although that’s not confirmed at the moment. The proposals would also need long approach ramps for the motor vehicles to be able to rise up from street level to the upper deck. The argument for putting the road vehicles above seems to be so that the pedestrian area can also be reused in sections for the bridge repair works to be carried out.

There would be no load added to the existing bridge deck which could then be removed in stages and taken away for repair. They suggest that removal and repair is quicker and cheaper than trying to repair broken parts on site.

Initial estimates suggest the temporary crossing would allow the strengthening and stabilisation works to the bridge to be completed at a cost lower than the current £141million estimate."

As an aside, how the fuck can a bridge repair cost £141 million?

A double-decker replacement for Hamersmith Bridge?

Plans have been shown off that could reopen the Hammersmith Bridge, by slotting in a temporary double-decker road inside the existing structure.

www.ianvisits.co.uk

 

[editor]

And I'd definitely get a ride on this if it happens:

"In the meantime, they are pushing ahead with plans for a temporary ferry to restore pedestrian and cyclist access across the Thames. The owner of a nearby pier at Harrods Wharf has offered it free of charge to the council to use for a ferry service."

 

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A double decker is very American and not really in keeping with the Hammersmith Bridge.

 

[editor]

A ferry is being proposed!

Plans to open up a disused wharf on the south side of the Thames could provide space for a passenger ferry until the Hammersmith bridge is repaired.

The wharf sits in front of the former Harrod’s buildings in Barnes, and is bought by Jamie Waller last year for an estimated £275,000. He has now submitted a planning application to refurbish the wharf for the temporary bridge replacement ferry service. If it opens, then the ferry would shuttle between the old Harrods Furniture Depository wharf on the south side and possibly to the existing landing wharf on the north side in Fulham Reach.

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Plans for a Hammersmith Bridge replacement ferry wharf submitted

Plans to open up a disused wharf on the south side of the Thames could provide space for a passenger ferry until the Hammersmith bridge is repaired.

www.ianvisits.co.uk

 

[TopCat]

A ferry is being proposed!

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Plans for a Hammersmith Bridge replacement ferry wharf submitted

Plans to open up a disused wharf on the south side of the Thames could provide space for a passenger ferry until the Hammersmith bridge is repaired.

www.ianvisits.co.uk

It wont pay. Some suspect he is after whopping grants.

 

[skyscraper101]

They need to stop arsing about and get on with it already. It’s coming up to two years with no solution agreed yet.

 

[klang]

They need to stop arsing about and get on with it already. It’s coming up to two years with no solution agreed yet.

it's been pretty good for Barrnes, covid wise though.

 

[skyscraper101]

it's been pretty good for Barrnes, covid wise though.

Not so great trying to get a deliveroo from Hammersmith though

 

[skyscraper101]

Couple of architect illustrations of what it could look like via Ferry could take passengers across the Thames from Barnes to Hammersmith

 

[Pickman's model]

They need to stop arsing about and get on with it already. It’s coming up to two years with no solution agreed yet.

maybe a zip wire across the thames

 

[Teaboy]

I'm glad they've gone to effort of getting some cgi's made up of what the ferry might look like. I would have no idea what to expect otherwise.

 

[Saul Goodman]

I'm glad they've gone to effort of getting some cgi's made up of what the ferry might look like. I would have no idea what to expect otherwise.

No doubt they're some cunt's crony, and the the mock-up has been well paid for.

 

[skyscraper101]

maybe a zip wire across the thames

A snip at £3k!

Osterbauer contacted Adrenaline Constructions who confirmed the viability of such a project and provided a rough estimate of £3,000 for construction.

Bridging the commuting gap with plans for a zipwire across River Thames

Plans for a zipwire over the Thames have been proposed by after the closure of Hammersmith Bridge.

www.swlondoner.co.uk

 

[TopCat]

A snip at £3k!

Bridging the commuting gap with plans for a zipwire across River Thames

Plans for a zipwire over the Thames have been proposed by after the closure of Hammersmith Bridge.

www.swlondoner.co.uk

We need these at regular intervals for the whole tidal Thames.

 

[Bahnhof Strasse]

We need these at regular intervals for the whole tidal Thames.

They're a good idea, but susceptible to getting clogged up with scummy shit...

 

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Thatcher gave it to local govt from central govt. Johnson wasted tens of millions on an ill fated garden bridge and people are playing politics London's bridges are falling down: how politics has failed the capital's crossings
Meanwhile, the locals show how they feel

Hammersmith Bridge turned red in stunt by fed-up residents

The 133-year-old Hammersmith Bridge has been closed for six months due to concerns over its safety.

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