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Wednesday January 4, 2012

Latest information supplied to H&F Council by Transport for London (TfL).


 Friday January 13, 2012

Update at 2.30pm:
H&F Council news story published - Flyover reopens to light traffic (January 13, 2012)»

Update at 9.15am:
Hammersmith Flyover is now reopened but in a restricted capacity, with only one lane open in each direction to cars, vans and other light vehicles.
 
Traffic restrictions are being enforced by a 6ft 6in width restriction at either end of the flyover to prevent large vehicles such as HGVs and coaches from crossing.

The re-opening comes following confirmation from TfL's engineers and experts that the flyover is now safe to take light traffic, while work continues to strengthen key sections of the road. 

Motorists are still being advised to avoid the area if possible, as there are still some delays.

For further information visit www.tfl.gov.uk (opens new window).


 Thursday January 12, 2012

H&F Council news story published - Public meeting on flyover closure (January 12, 2012)»


 Wednesday January 11, 2012

Hammersmith flyover is still closed to traffic, while Transport for London’s engineers analyse the extent of water damage on a stretch of the road more than half-a-mile long.

A public meeting has been arranged for Saturday January 14 at West London Free School, in Cambridge Grove, Hammersmith, 2pm-3pm, to discuss the current closure.

Residents will have the chance to put questions to TfL’s director of public affairs and stakeholder engagement, David McNeill, about the road. Cllr Nick Botterill, deputy leader of H&F Council, will also be there.


 Friday January 6, 2012

Update at 3.30pm:
H&F Council news story published - TfL confirms flyover will remain shut (January 6, 2012)»

Update at 12.45pm:
Hammersmith Flyover will remain closed next week (week beginning Monday, January 9) while work begins to repair a 1,000 yard stretch of the road, Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed.

For more information, click here to read the Mayor of London's press release» (opens new window).


 Wednesday January 4, 2012

Read the latest update from TfL (December 30, 2011)» (opens new window)

Residents with queries should contact TfL's London Street Customer Services on telephone number: 0845 305 1234, or visit the TfL website: www.tfl.gov.uk (opens new window).


 Further information

H&F Council news story - Urgent solutions needed to re-open flyover (December 29, 2011)»

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It seems likely it will be closed for at least another two weeks if not much longer :

It seems unlikely any meaningful forecast for even part-opening can be given at the moment. However it would be helpful if this or other tfl websites could indicate somewhere that it will be closed for at least the next 2 weeks, month, 2 months, etc, so we all know where we are for avoidance.
From Brian on 13/01/2012 at 00:10
Dear Sir
I entirely appreciate the need for remedial engineering work on this structure for the safety of all concerned and pray for good weather and God speed. However Ii enquire why such an engineering project barely 1/2 a century in age should deteriorate-shoddy workmanship... I ;am certain it cost millions to build those decades ago.
Also to ease congestion would it not be beneficial to have no traffic lights in operation around the Hammersmith giratory system whilst work is in flow.
I live in SW6 (and have been since 1982) and find the ALL the lights entirely disruptive to traffic flow.
My general route is to approach the giratory from Fulham Palace Road and utilise King Street to and from work.
Await you response-many thanks
JS
From M/C BIKER on 11/01/2012 at 01:10
Strands in the cable need to be coated in a Pur Hot melt at the time of manufacture 50 years ago. This was not done. In consequence cables rust. To prevent concrete breaking up a chemical injection process can be used to convert the material in to a harder density, therefore back to a solid form. To protect the solid a liquid membrane can be injected which does not allow a osmosis phenomenon to occur. 50 years ago I told the geezers in a King Street pub this nightmare would happen. All about dumb head accountants I suppose taking the lowest bid?
From Gordon Southwood on 09/01/2012 at 12:09
Can the MOT consider opening say one lane on each side for cars only with a limited speed limit of say 30 to help alleviate the congestion in Hammersmith.
Suggested hours say 6am to 10pm thus allowing for out of hours work.
Appreciate no easy solution- but priority must be given to current road users rather than any talk re Olympic traffic in August!
From adrian on 07/01/2012 at 17:34

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