| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Hammersmith Bridge | |
| Posted by: | Steve Taylor | |
| Date/Time: | 25/09/24 07:43:00 |
Tom asks ‘what pressure on Putney Bridge’ I would have thought he’d have read the Leader Page article!! “The ongoing closure is diverting an estimated 22,000 daily vehicles through her Putney constituency causing additional congestion, air pollution, and economic disruption. According to the Putney MP, the closure of the bridge has not only negatively affected local bus services and increased traffic but also caused a significant drop in footfall for local businesses, with over 75% of surveyed business owners reporting negative effects.” “The move by the Minister follows on successful lobbying by Fleur Anderson to gain a commitment from Deputy Mayor for Transport Seb Dance to reconvene the working group for Hammersmith Bridge. The ongoing closure is diverting an estimated 22,000 daily vehicles through her Putney constituency causing additional congestion, air pollution, and economic disruption. According to the Putney MP, the closure of the bridge has not only negatively affected local bus services and increased traffic but also caused a significant drop in footfall for local businesses, with over 75% of surveyed business owners reporting negative effects. Fleur Anderson MP said, “Hammersmith Bridge is the number one issue raised with me, and I have been campaigning since its closure in 2019 for a plan to be put in place urgently for its reopening. I am encouraged by Minister Lightwood's commitment to move this project forward. This is welcome news for the thousands of residents, businesses, and commuters who have been suffering due to the ongoing closure. It is also brilliant that we have received Deputy Mayor for London Seb Dance’s commitment to restart the working group looking at the future of the bridge.” In a letter dated this Monday (16 September), Minister Lightwood responded to the local MP’s earlier communications, acknowledging the severe impact the prolonged closure has had on the local community and the wider South-West London region. He expressed his gratitude for his colleague’s persistent efforts on behalf of constituents in Putney to reopen the bridge to motorised transport.” |