Fosters’ plan for Hammersmith Bridge could slash £40m from repair bill

By Jordan Marshall2021-03-22T06:00:00

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Proposal to open crossing next summer for cyclists and pedestrians

Foster & Partners’ plans for mending Hammersmith Bridge could slash £40m from the bill and mean it reopens four years earlier than the current plan, the council in charge of repairing it has said.

The grade II* structure could potentially reopen for pedestrians and cyclists next summer and cars and vans two months later, under the plans that have been presented to Hammersmith & Fulham Council.

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