The Silvertown Partnership
Newham Council confirmed in November 2025 that Royal Victoria Dock Footbridge lifts will remain closed until summer 2029, impacting accessibility in Silvertown.
Newham Council confirmed in November 2025 that the Royal Victoria Dock Footbridge lifts, which link Silvertown with Custom House, are set to remain out of service until summer 2029. This decision, revealed at a council meeting, means full accessibility will not be restored for several years.
The lifts were initially closed in March 2023 due to prohibitive repair costs, according to a published response from the council. The Silvertown Partnership, a company involved in a development project in the area, is supported by a £100 million investment from the GLA.
Key facts
- Newham Council confirmed in November 2025 that Royal Victoria Dock Footbridge lifts will remain out of service until summer 2029. Source
- The Royal Victoria Dock Footbridge links Silvertown with Custom House. Source
- The lifts were initially closed in March 2023 due to prohibitive repair costs. Source
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