Richmond Council has renewed its campaign for the full restoration of Hammersmith Bridge after councillors backed a motion at Council on 14 July calling for the return of public transport and emergency vehicle access.
Members agreed to continue pressing for what they described as a “Better Bridge” that would retain walking and cycling access while restoring buses and emergency services.
Cllr Julia Cambridge spoke in support of the motion. “I hear it said time and again: ‘Hammersmith Bridge is open…….if you happen to be a cyclist, or if you are fit enough and have the time to walk across it. ……..But tell that to the elderly resident who cannot manage the distance. Tell that to the disabled traveller. Tell that to the parent struggling with young children. Tell that to the commuter whose journey has become significantly longer every single day. And, most importantly, tell that to the patient waiting for an ambulance in a borough with no hospital, where every minute of delay can have consequences.”
“For them, Hammersmith Bridge is not open at all.”
During the debate, Cllr Cambridge highlighted the impact on East Sheen residents, saying diverted traffic has contributed to congestion, noise and poorer air quality along the South Circular.
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