Shepherd's Bush bridge to get new mural
Repainting follows resident campaign and council funding for artwork.
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A bridge linking Shepherd's Bush Market and Goldhawk Road Tube stations is scheduled for repainting in early August. The project will also feature new mural artwork funded by Hammersmith and Fulham Council. A lane closure on Uxbridge Road is planned from August 3 to 7, between 6am and 7pm daily, to facilitate the work. Transport for London (TfL) will carry out general maintenance before the mural is applied.
Campaign and Intervention Lead to Works
The repainting comes after months of campaigning by local residents and intervention from James Small-Edwards, the London Assembly Member for West Central. Mr Small-Edwards stated he had made repeated efforts to urge TfL to enhance Shepherd's Bush Market station. The transport authority had previously committed to repainting the bridge by the end of March, but this deadline passed without significant progress. A resident group, Fix Uxbridge Road (FUR), which began after a 2025 petition, has also been advocating for improvements from TfL and the local authority.
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The bridge has not been painted for approximately 30 years, and residents have noted its previous appearance with graffiti. FUR conducted a social media poll to allow residents to choose the colours for the new paint. Alongside the repainting, brickwork is expected to be cleaned and essential maintenance carried out. Local businesses and residents have expressed optimism that the refreshed appearance will make the area more attractive and encourage visitors, potentially boosting footfall and supporting local shops.
Council Aims for Enhanced Local Environment
Councillor Zarar Qayyum, Hammersmith and Fulham Cabinet Member for Enterprise and Skills, highlighted the station's role as a gateway to Uxbridge Road's historic market and cultural venues. He stated the council's aim is to make the area a pleasant place for residents and visitors and expressed hope that TfL would now address the condition of the station itself. The council views the bridge repainting as part of a broader effort to improve the living, working, and social environment within Hammersmith and Fulham.
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+What will happen to the bridge in Shepherd's Bush?
The bridge linking Shepherd's Bush Market and Goldhawk Road Tube stations will be repainted and receive a new mural funded by Hammersmith and Fulham Council. This follows years of graffiti and resident campaigning for improvements.
+When will the bridge work take place?
The repainting and mural work is scheduled for early August, with a lane closure on Uxbridge Road planned from August 3 to 7 between 6am and 7pm daily. Transport for London will also carry out maintenance before the artwork is applied.
+Who pushed for the bridge to be repainted?
The repainting follows a campaign by local residents and intervention from James Small-Edwards, the London Assembly Member for West Central, who urged Transport for London to improve the area.
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