Richmond Council has rolled out a series of safety measures to provide assurance to residents as following the closure of Hammersmith Bridge to pedestrians – particularly schoolchildren – and cyclists. Measures include Parkguard patrols on Hammersmith to Putney Thames towpath, surface upgrades to the towpath on Putney and Barnes sides of the bridge and Wayfinding lighting.
From 26 October, four Parkguard marshals on bikes will patrol the towpath between Hammersmith Bridge and Beverley Brook (the Putney boundary of Richmond upon Thames borough) from 3-7pm on weekdays. Marshals on the Thames towpath will be DBS checked and able to administer first aid. They will be recognisable by high-visibility clothing, which will carry Richmond Council and Parkguard branding.
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