Public update meeting, 30 June 2025

Councillor Kam Rai, Leader of Redbridge Council, said, “I was really pleased that Monday’s meeting was such a well-attended and constructive conversation. I promised in November that our next meeting on Broadmead would be held in person, and it was all the more meaningful because of it.

“I hope it was clear to everyone that this issue truly matters to us. Reopening the bridge is a huge priority for us, and we’re committed to making it happen as soon as possible.

"The presentation is available to view online, and we’ll continue to update this web page in the coming days and weeks. As for what happens next, the good news is that we have a preferred option and a deliverable plan in place, and cabinet will meet on 17th July to agree our way forward.

“Understandably, the question on most people’s lips is how long will this take. While we can’t give a definitive answer yet, we’re doing everything we can to get the bridge repaired and the road open as soon as possible. There’s no getting around that this is a hugely complex engineering and financial challenge, and one that will take time to get right. We are making good progress and we will continue to keep everybody updated.”

View the presentation slides from the meeting