The U.K.’s Department for Transport (DfT) is providing $3.6 million to enable cyclists to use Hammersmith Bridge in London following its closure to all traffic in 2019 after cracks in the bridge worsened during a heatwave. The funding will allow the introduction of a new, fully resurfaced cycle lane. Once completed, cyclists will no longer have to share a footway with pedestrians.
The U.K.’s Department for Transport (DfT) is providing $3.6 million to allow cyclists to use Hammersmith Bridge in London . The bridge was closed to all traffic in 2019 due to cracks that worsened during a heatwave. Cyclists and pedestrians were later allowed to use the bridge, but cyclists had to share a footway with pedestrians. The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham owns the bridge and is responsible for its maintenance.
The new government funding will enable the introduction of a new, fully resurfaced cycle lane expected in November this year. Once the resurfacing works are completed, cyclists will no longer have to dismount from their bikes and use the separate footpath. A temporary cycle lane was installed in February this year. Leo Murray, co-director of climate charity Possible, has been campaigning for the bridge to be permanently open to cyclists and pedestrians
UK Government Funding Cyclists Hammersmith Bridge London Closure Cracks Resurfaced Cycle Lane Pedestrians
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