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Hammersmith Bridge closed to motor vehicles "indefinitely"
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TopCat
Putin fanboy
Yes to buses. Problem is though if buses are allowed back then it’s hard to keep cars off. I think the decision was preempted by Bazellgette building the bridge on the foundations of the old one. It can’t be fixed. No one wants to talk about that bit though. The strength improvement works are not as was hoped for. No plan b.
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Books, not bombs
Having been closed for 2 years for major repairs, Albert Bridge is closing again
London's Albert Bridge set to close for repair works
The central London bridge will be closed to traffic from 28 May until 1 June.
www.bbc.co.uk
Pickman's model
Starry Wisdom
Albert Square must be nextHaving been closed for 2 years for major repairs, Albert Bridge is closing again
London's Albert Bridge set to close for repair works
The central London bridge will be closed to traffic from 28 May until 1 June.www.bbc.co.uk
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Books, not bombs
Albert Square is a million miles away from the bridge, thankfully
how we gonna get to the queen vic then?
Pickman's model
Starry Wisdom
That'll be closed too when the BBC cancels eastenders
TopCat
Putin fanboy
Just to traffic though. Peds and cycling still ok. Should keep the vehicle ban on this lovely bridge.Having been closed for 2 years for major repairs, Albert Bridge is closing again
London's Albert Bridge set to close for repair works
The central London bridge will be closed to traffic from 28 May until 1 June.www.bbc.co.uk
TopCat
Putin fanboy
Well the stabilisation works (which involve jacking the bridge up and off it’s supporting pedestals) are scheduled for September 2024.
No announced dates yes but the bridge will be closed for 24 hours on four successive Fridays.
The risks of the procedure are considerable. It could collapse.
No announced dates yes but the bridge will be closed for 24 hours on four successive Fridays.
The risks of the procedure are considerable. It could collapse.
T & P
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This post relates to Albert Bridge so unrelated to the thread, but still topical to the wider discussion of the state of bridges in London.
Albert Bridge is closed yet again for more essential repairs. Since the do-or-die 18-month complete refurbishment that took place 15-odd years ago, there have been numerous shorter closures since. Can’t find the article now but I’m sure I read the other day this latest repair is to attend to the peculiar road surface of the bridge, which instead of being a continuous asphalt layout is made out of 2 x 1 m. (or thereabouts) tarmac tiles.
TopCat or anyone else who knows: why does Albert Bridge have such a singular surface? Any regular users will be familiar with the racket driving over the tiles makes. What are they there for?
Albert Bridge is closed yet again for more essential repairs. Since the do-or-die 18-month complete refurbishment that took place 15-odd years ago, there have been numerous shorter closures since. Can’t find the article now but I’m sure I read the other day this latest repair is to attend to the peculiar road surface of the bridge, which instead of being a continuous asphalt layout is made out of 2 x 1 m. (or thereabouts) tarmac tiles.
TopCat or anyone else who knows: why does Albert Bridge have such a singular surface? Any regular users will be familiar with the racket driving over the tiles makes. What are they there for?
TopCat
Putin fanboy
The tiles sit on timber slats.
TopCat
Putin fanboy
It’s going to end up pedestrian and cycle only. Only a matter of time.
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Books, not bombs
Yes but clearly not enough to stop some heavy vehicles going over it, hence they have weight cameras on it.
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Books, not bombs
2035! That's like saying it will never open again
BBC News - Hammersmith Bridge 'could stay closed until 2035'
www.bbc.com
BBC News - Hammersmith Bridge 'could stay closed until 2035'
Hammersmith Bridge 'could stay closed until 2035', MP says
MP Fleur Anderson said issues in the five years since the bridge closed may further delay reopening.
www.bbc.com
TopCat
Putin fanboy
In that article.2035! That's like saying it will never open again
BBC News - Hammersmith Bridge 'could stay closed until 2035'
Hammersmith Bridge 'could stay closed until 2035', MP says
MP Fleur Anderson said issues in the five years since the bridge closed may further delay reopening.
“He added that the "only unresolved issue with the bridge is who is willing or able to pay how much for the repair".”
That and the cracks, the failed engineering solutions, damage from bridge strikes, lack of accountability for decades of neglect.
farmerbarleymow
I'm Petee's spirit animal
It'd be simpler and likely cheaper just to demolish it.
cesare
shady's dreams ♥
Tell Musk that he's not allowed to buy historic landmark bridge, probably as important if not more so than London Bridge. The best bridge. And he can't buy it. That'll guarantee some interest and maybe a billion dollar sale.
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Books, not bombs
Noooo. Keep it for peds
offer to move it to a museum first. would make a nice folly in the grounds outside.
but yeah, it's not fit for purpose. has historical interest but not value as a functioning bridge.
keeping it in place is just pandering to the unfortunate tendency some have to demand that everything be preserved in aspic.
TopCat
Putin fanboy
Leave it for peds and cycles.
farmerbarleymow
I'm Petee's spirit animal
Build a simple bridge of planks for cyclists and walkers. All the metal in the bridge could then be recycled.
TopCat
Putin fanboy
Wrought iron isn’t worth much.
It would last another hundred years with no maintenance if only peds and cyclists used it.
