Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department has made an estimate of when Hammersmith Bridge will be reopened to (a) buses, (b) emergency service vehicles and (c) cars.

Hammersmith Bridge is expected to be reopened to all forms of motor vehicle following the completion of the second, ‘Strengthening’ stage of works. The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham – as the owner and lead for the Hammersmith Bridge project – has produced a business case for the second stage of works, which is currently being considered by the Government. The schedule for the ‘Strengthening’ works is under development.