Work on the new ramp leading to the Teddington footbridge at has almost been completed.

Works on the footbridge were carried out from 8pm on Friday 11 October to 6am on Monday 14 October.

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.

Richmond Council has also undertaken repair works to the timber structures on the island between the bridges and on the Ham approach.

Phase two of the works involved replacing the Ferry Road approach ramp.

This was a complex phase which included installing a dam around the ramp which let us cast the foundations for the new ramp structure and provide footings for the temporary ramp which was installed to maintain access to the bridge during the works.

The council are now beginning Phase three of the works.

Phase three of the project involves replacing the bearings on lockcut bridge.

To do this, the council will need to restrict access so it can jack the bridge to access the bearings. 

The phase three closures will take place Monday to Friday from:

28 October to 1 November.

4 November to 8 November.

11 November to 15 November.

Richmond Council is undertaking the works overnight on weeknights to limit the disruption to commuters and schools. The bridges will be closed from 8pm until 6am on each of the weeknights above.

Some further weeknight closures will be required to complete the work, and the council will share information about these closures soon.

The Flying Cloud, The Anglers, Tide End Cottage and The Boat Shop have and will remain open as usual.