Richmond Park's MP Sarah Olney has surveyed residents about how the closure of Hammersmith Bridge has impacted them.

More than 2,300 residents from across the borough responded.

Key findings from the survey showed that:

- 71% of respondents stated their lives had been negatively impacted by the bridge closure. The main changes to people's lives has been changes in travel routes (61% driving routes, 56% public transport routes) and where they shop (41%).

- 93% of respondents want some form of motorised transport over the bridge whether that be just buses or buses and cars. The need for motorised travel was driven by older respondents who may be less able to use forms of active travel

- An overwhelming 88% of respondents believe the Government should fund the bridge repairs

Nearly half (48%) of responses were from people living in the significantly affected Barnes neighbourhood.

Sarah said: "These results clearly show the huge effect the Hammersmith Bridge closure has had on residents which has led to significantly longer journey times, increased local congestion and a devastating impact on local businesses."

"While I welcome the Department for Transport announcement that they are setting up a task force to oversee the repairs to the bridge, what we urgently need is funding to get this project moving.

"I am calling upon the Secretary of State for Transport to share with Barnes residents his commitment to funding and delivering both a temporary solution and repaired main bridge as soon as possible."

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