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Royal Victoria Dock Footbridge Upgrades

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Newham Council is addressing the long-term closure of the Royal Victoria Dock Footbridge lifts, which are expected to remain out of service until 2029.

Newham Council announced in November 2025 that the Royal Victoria Dock Footbridge lifts, which link Silvertown with Custom House, are expected to remain out of service until summer 2029. This information was provided during a council meeting in response to a public question regarding the footbridge's accessibility.

The lifts were initially closed in March 2023 due to prohibitive repair costs, rendering the footbridge inaccessible to some users. The ongoing closure means full accessibility improvements, part of a project funded by The Silvertown Partnership, will not be realised until 2029.

Key facts

  1. The Royal Victoria Dock Footbridge lifts are expected to remain out of service until summer 2029. Source
  2. Newham Council provided this information at a meeting on 10 November 2025. Source
  3. The lifts were initially closed in March 2023 due to prohibitive repair costs. Source
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