Teddington Lock footbridges improvement works
The essential maintenance works to repair the suspension footbridge main structure and lockcut iron truss footbridge will ensure this vital crossing can continue to be used safely for many years to come.
Why the works are happening now
A principal inspection of both structures was undertaken in 2019. The inspection assessed the condition of the structures and categorised any required interventions. Those classified as ‘safety critical’ or ‘urgent’ have been taken forward and included within the scope of the project.
Phase one of the works began in summer 2023 and involved removing the areas of corrosion, repairing and replacing any steel work across both structures along with the application of a new protective paint system. We have also undertaken repair works to the timber structures on the island between the bridges and on the Ham approach.
Following the removal of the corrosion, we are also carrying out detailed visual inspections of the bearings on lockcut iron truss footbridge. These critical pieces of infrastructure are central to the safe operation of the bridge by allowing them to flex and absorb movement during hot and icy spells of weather. Without this ability to expand and contract due to weather conditions the bridge structure would sustain damage rendering it unsafe.
Phase two includes replacing the Ferry Road approach ramp which will take place in spring 2024.
Phase two works
The bridges are only expected to be closed for two weekends during the next phase of works.
There are only two weekend-long planned periods of complete closure required to complete this phase - with access to the bridges being completely restricted from Friday evening until Monday morning. Exact dates for these will be confirmed, but the first weekend closure will take place roughly six weeks after the start date.
We will not restrict access over the Easter weekend or the Early May Bank Holiday. Details of the closures will be shared once dates are confirmed.
This phase of the works is expected to start on 8 April and should take around six months.
The phase two works include replacing the Ferry Road approach ramp. This is a complex phase where we will be installing a dam around the ramp and building a temporary access ramp before we start removing the old ramp. The temporary ramp will then be replaced with the new ramp.
These two short closures are necessary to allow us to detach and reattach the old, temporary and new ramps.
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Up to: Transport schemes
Updated: 22 March 2024
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