REOPENING HAMMERSMITH BRIDGE
Hammersmith Bridge is a much-loved landmark and key part of West London's already overloaded infrastructure. Fully closed since 2018, the bridge has only recently re-opened to foot and cycle traffic. The latest round of structural problems is symptomatic of many years of under investment. The time has come for a new approach.
Our unique and innovative design, shown above and below, enables this beautiful bridge to fully re-open with a clear and long lasting future.
Our unique and innovative design, shown above and below, enables this beautiful bridge to fully re-open with a clear and long lasting future.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Question: Why are you doing this?
Answer: Hammersmith Bridge is an important, historic part of London’s infrastructure. We believe that there is an alternative approach to re-opening the bridge. Our aim is to bring this alternative into consideration.
Question: How much will your bridge proposal cost?
Answer: Our estimations are as follows - Stabilisation of the existing bridge: £30M; Civil Engineering Works: £30M; Structural Steelwork: £30M; New Road Deck: £10M; Finishes, fittings and landscape £15M; Total: £115M excluding VAT, fees and legal costs.
Question: Who will pay for the bridge?
Answer: Funding options have yet to be finalised, but may include a combination of - Local Government (London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, Richmond and Twickenham Borough Council), Central Government, The London Mayor’s Office (TFL), Private (User pay toll).
Question: How long will it take?
Answer: There will be two years of construction after the design has been finalised, statutory approvals granted and funding put in place.
Question: Will I be able to cross the bridge while work is underway?
Answer: The bridge will be closed for construction up to six hours per day 09.30 till 3.30 (open at school start & end times.) Full closure days will be planned in advance to coincide wherever possible with school holidays.
Question: How will it be constructed?
Answer: A temporary ‘Island’ will be formed at the centre of the bridge to provide support for cranes, docking for barges, and temporary support for incomplete structures. Construction materials will be transported to and from the site by river.
Question: How does the structure work?
Answer: Two canted, arched beams span between river banks, supported from existing bridge piers. Propped against each other by a series of curved beams which are threaded through the old structure to give a stable support for a new road deck. Heavy load taken off old bridge.
Question: Will the repaired bridge encourage more traffic and pollution?
Answer: Original traffic load will resume. Current traffic load is diverted to Chiswick and Putney Bridges with consequential congestion & pollution. Over time, traffic will be cleaner as electric vehicles take the place of petrol and diesel driven vehicles.
Question: How can I make my views about the proposals known?
Answer: Send an email at hammersmithbridge@baynesandmitchell.co.uk or comment on social media options below
Question: Who has worked on the proposals?
Answer: Baynes & Mitchell Architects, Michael Hadi Associates (structures), Julian Harrap Architects (conservation), various contractors and specialist subcontractors.
Question: What is the environmental impact of the proposal?
Answer: The bridge will be designed, and the construction process audited, to ensure construction with minimal impact both on the surrounding ecology and the global environment.
Question: Why are you doing this?
Answer: Hammersmith Bridge is an important, historic part of London’s infrastructure. We believe that there is an alternative approach to re-opening the bridge. Our aim is to bring this alternative into consideration.
Question: How much will your bridge proposal cost?
Answer: Our estimations are as follows - Stabilisation of the existing bridge: £30M; Civil Engineering Works: £30M; Structural Steelwork: £30M; New Road Deck: £10M; Finishes, fittings and landscape £15M; Total: £115M excluding VAT, fees and legal costs.
Question: Who will pay for the bridge?
Answer: Funding options have yet to be finalised, but may include a combination of - Local Government (London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, Richmond and Twickenham Borough Council), Central Government, The London Mayor’s Office (TFL), Private (User pay toll).
Question: How long will it take?
Answer: There will be two years of construction after the design has been finalised, statutory approvals granted and funding put in place.
Question: Will I be able to cross the bridge while work is underway?
Answer: The bridge will be closed for construction up to six hours per day 09.30 till 3.30 (open at school start & end times.) Full closure days will be planned in advance to coincide wherever possible with school holidays.
Question: How will it be constructed?
Answer: A temporary ‘Island’ will be formed at the centre of the bridge to provide support for cranes, docking for barges, and temporary support for incomplete structures. Construction materials will be transported to and from the site by river.
Question: How does the structure work?
Answer: Two canted, arched beams span between river banks, supported from existing bridge piers. Propped against each other by a series of curved beams which are threaded through the old structure to give a stable support for a new road deck. Heavy load taken off old bridge.
Question: Will the repaired bridge encourage more traffic and pollution?
Answer: Original traffic load will resume. Current traffic load is diverted to Chiswick and Putney Bridges with consequential congestion & pollution. Over time, traffic will be cleaner as electric vehicles take the place of petrol and diesel driven vehicles.
Question: How can I make my views about the proposals known?
Answer: Send an email at hammersmithbridge@baynesandmitchell.co.uk or comment on social media options below
Question: Who has worked on the proposals?
Answer: Baynes & Mitchell Architects, Michael Hadi Associates (structures), Julian Harrap Architects (conservation), various contractors and specialist subcontractors.
Question: What is the environmental impact of the proposal?
Answer: The bridge will be designed, and the construction process audited, to ensure construction with minimal impact both on the surrounding ecology and the global environment.