Kind fellow Mumsnetters. We live in London and Hammersmith Bridge has now completely closed. My DDs (15 and 12) are back to school this week and what was a 20 minute walk to school is now iimpossible. Thousands of people but only 3 buses per hour (max 14 pax) and even if they do get on its now a detour of up to 1hr40 mins each way.
Staggered starts and not allowed in school before then so really tough to drive them both (plus up to 4hrs in car each day for me and would have to give up my job)
Walk would take 1hr 20 mins each way, some through an unlit park that is a hot spot for muggings.
And it's not just kids, pensioners are really trapped 1.5 hour journey to get to the Dr or the shops when it was a 20 minute walk.
We are running out of options and despite us pleading for discussion the government is playing politics and utterly stonewalling.
We would be so grateful for your support
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/549607 