Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 15466

Hammersmith Bridge: Repairs and Maintenance

Tabled: 2 July 2026
Answered: 10 July 2026

Question

Mr Richard Holden

ConservativeBasildon and Billericay

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of the requirement that projects supported through the Structures Fund be completed by 31 March 2030 on the eligibility of Hammersmith Bridge for fundi

Answer

Simon Lightwood
Local highway authorities have a duty under Section 41 of the Highways Act 1980 to maintain the highways network in their area. Local highway authorities putting forward structures for consideration for investment from the Structures Fund are responsible ...

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