Hammersmith Bridge FULLY closed due to urgent safety concerns

Hammersmith Bridge is closed to pedestrians and river traffic because of an increased risk to public safety due to a sudden deterioration in key parts of the suspension structure. Read more about the closure.

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Top tree award for scheme to make Fulham road greener
Top tree award for scheme to make Fulham road greener

Top tree award for scheme to make Fulham road greener

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CategoriesStreet care and cleaning, Transport and roads, Environment

Government Taskforce commits to ferry service by “early 2021”
Government Taskforce commits to ferry service by “early 2021”

A temporary ferry solution for pedestrians and cyclists will be in place by “early 2021 at the latest”.

CategoriesTransport and roads

Council makes urgent request for extra buses
Council makes urgent request for extra buses

With the clocks going back later this month, the council is concerned about children needing to take detours around Hammersmith...

CategoriesTransport and roads, Children and young people

Department of Transport taskforce statement on Hammersmith Bridge
Department of Transport taskforce statement on Hammersmith Bridge, 1 October 2020

Read the latest update on work to reopen the bridge.

CategoriesTransport and roads

Free cycle training sessions get people pedalling across H&F
Free cycle training sessions get people pedalling across H&F

A range of new free cycle training sessions have been launched to help get people pedalling across H&F.

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CategoriesTransport and roads, Environment

Wandsworth Council bridge repairs continue until November
Wandsworth Council bridge repairs continue until November

Traffic congestion around Wandsworth Bridge Road is due to continue at least until mid-November.

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We’ve put an electric vehicle charging point near every home
All homes and business in H&F will soon be within 400 metres of an electric vehicle charging bay.

The new gate will stop motorists from rat-running
Rat-running on West Kensington road banned in response to residents’ concerns
A new gate has been installed to stop motorists cutting through Bishop's Kings Road.

Working with you to get Hammersmith cycle route right
Residents and businesses given more time to share views on proposed cycle path.

More than 4,000 new LED lamps light up H&F streets
Streets in H&F will be brighter than ever – thanks to 4,000 new energy-efficient LED lights.

Community parklet scoops innovation award
The clever design of a ‘bicycle parklet’ has led to H&F Council scooping an award.

H&F Council Leader Stephen Cowan and Cllr Wesley Harcourt get charged up in Standish Road, Hammersmith
Big boost for low emission vehicles
The first of Hammersmith & Fulham’s new electric vehicle charging points have gone live.