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Hammersmith Bridge closed to motor vehicles "indefinitely"

Buses though.
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.
 
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?
 
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?
The tiles sit on timber slats.
 
Closing the Albert bridge has certainly increased the traffic queuing to get over Battersea Bridge. I know there are weight restrictions in place on Albert Bridge but shouldn't it be closed to vehicles which are getting increasingly heavy, especially EVs.
 
Closing the Albert bridge has certainly increased the traffic queuing to get over Battersea Bridge. I know there are weight restrictions in place on Albert Bridge but shouldn't it be closed to vehicles which are getting increasingly heavy, especially EVs.
It’s going to end up pedestrian and cycle only. Only a matter of time.
 
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