- Richmond Bridge was built in 1777 and is the oldest Thames bridge still in use
- Albert Bridge (1873)
- Battersea Bridge (1890)
- Blackfriars Bridge (1869)
- Hammersmith Bridge (1887)
- Tower Bridge (1894)
- Westminster Bridge (1862) - the oldest bridge in use in Central London
- Rotherhithe Tunnel was opened in 1908
Several different organisations are responsible for maintaining river crossings in London:
- Many of them are TfL’s responsibility.
- London Bridge, Tower Bridge, Blackfriars Bridge, Southwark Bridge and the Millennium Footbridge are maintained by the Corporation of London.
- Railway bridges and tunnels are maintained by Network Rail.
- The Rotherhithe and Blackwall Tunnels are also maintained by Transport for London.
As the ownership structure appears to be quite complex, how can another Hammersmith Bridge debacle be avoided?
On Monday, the London Assembly Transport Committee will investigate the current management of river crossings, how maintenance is scheduled and the transport system’s resilience if one or more river crossings are closed for any extended period of time. It will also examine how these assets are managed overseas and what lessons might be learned for London.
The guests are:
- David Rowe, Head of Surface Major Projects and Renewals Sponsorship, TfL
- Gareth Powell, Managing Director – Surface Transport, TfL
- David Farnsworth, Director and Chief Grants Officer, Bridge House Estates
- John Stevenson, Government Relations Lead, Port of London Authority
- Tom Osborne, Director, Knight Architects
- Piero Pelizzaro, Chief Resilience Officer, City of Milan
- Dr. Michael Horodniceau, Professor at NYU and Chair of IDC Innovation Hub (and former Traffic Commissioner of New York City)
The meeting will take place on Monday, 19 July 2021 from 10am, in the Chamber at City Hall (The Queen’s Walk, London SE1).
Media and members of the public are invited to attend – numbers may be limited.
The meeting can also be viewed LIVE or later via webcast or YouTube
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Notes to editors
- Caroline Pidgeon MBE AM, Chair of the London Assembly Transport Committee is available for interview – see contact details below.
- Agenda papers
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
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