Hammersmith Bridge won’t reopen to cars for the foreseeable future

London’s iconic Victorian crossings like Hammersmith Bridge are in a dire state after structural damage has seen them close to cars (Picture: Getty Images)

A west London bridge that banned motor traffic might never reopen to cars again due to a funding black hole, sparking fears of prolonged travel chaos.  

London is facing a ticking time bomb with its ageing bridges that have been hit with structural issues that saw a weight limit imposed on Vauxhall Bridge recently.  

Further west...