Hammersmith bridge closed due to 'critical faults'

By Jordan Marshall2019-04-11T11:41:00

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Plans to refurbish bridge scuppered by TfL funding cuts

A west London council has been forced to close Hammersmith Bridge because of "critical faults" after plans to refurbish the 132-year-old structure were ruined by Transport for London funding cuts.

In a statement on its website, Hammersmith and Fulham council said the bridge had been closed indefinitely to vehicles after the faults were identified as part of a weekly safety check.

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