Hammersmith Bridge closed ‘indefinitely’

Council shuts historic Thames crossing to all vehicles after finding ‘critical faults’ in structure

Hammersmith Bridge
Hammersmith Bridge crosses the River Thames in west London
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London’s Hammersmith Bridge has been closed to motorists “indefinitely” and without warning after safety checks revealed “critical faults”.

The sudden shutting of the iconic bridge over the River Thames on Thursday morning has caused major travel disruptions, with the drivers of the more than 20,000 vehicles that usually cross it each day forced to find other routes.

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