Hammersmith Bridge
I have been campaigning for Hammersmith Bridge to reopen to vehicles for 7 years.
It has been 7 long years of traffic misery and increased air pollution since Hammersmith Bridge closed in 2019. The cost of repairing the bridge has now spiralled to £250 million. When the bridge was first closed in 2019, the costs were estimated to be £40 million. By 2021, the cost of the council’s proposed solution had grown to £141 million. Now, nearly five years on, the costs have increased more than sixfold.
I back a solution where the bridge is reopened to vehicles, including buses, with safe cycle and pedestrian routes.
Three Parliamentary debates
I have led three debates in Parliament on the need to reopen Hammersmith Bridge, highlighting the air pollution and traffic chaos caused.
Cross party working
I have held cross-party meetings with all MPs in the area.
Parliamentary interventions
I have spoken about Hammersmith Bridge 35 times in Parliament.
Meetings with leaders
I've met with Hammersmith and Fulham Council leaders, Wandsworth Council leaders, and Deputy Mayor for Transport Seb Dance.
Leading public calls for action
I organised a public day of action to demand the Bridge be reopened.
