The $270 million battle to save an iconic London bridge from falling into the River Thames By Europe bureau chief Samantha Hawley in London Posted 1 AprApril 2021 at 7:30pm Hammersmith Bridge in London links Hammersmith on the north side of the Thames to Barnes on the south side. ( Share Print text only Cancel Is it any wonder that London bridges are falling down? For hundreds of years, they have worked tirelessly to carry the load of one of the world's busiest cities. Key points: Hammersmith Bridge has been shut to cars since April 2019 and to pedestrians and cyclists since August 2020 The bridge was shut due to the danger of it collapsing, and will require a $270 million renovation to reopen