Shepherd’s Bush Market rail bridge repainted in resident-chosen colours
Hammersmith & Fulham Council completes repainting as part of Uxbridge Road public realm programme
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The steel bridge that carries the Circle and Hammersmith & City lines over Uxbridge Road at Shepherd’s Bush Market is being repainted this week. The work began on 3 August and will continue until 7 August, running each day from 6 am to 7 pm.
Hammersmith & Fulham Council selected the new colour scheme, white, grey and teal, after consulting local residents. The council said the design was intended to complement the entrance gates of Shepherd’s Bush Market, a historic site in the area.
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Traffic and access during the work
Uxbridge Road will remain open throughout the repainting. One lane between Frithville Gardens and Pennard Road will be closed, with temporary traffic lights managing two-way vehicle flow. Pedestrian access to Shepherd’s Bush Market station and nearby businesses will not be affected.
The repainting is part of a wider public realm programme along Uxbridge Road, where the council has been carrying out improvements over the past year. Hammersmith & Fulham Council described the bridge as a gateway to the area, which includes cultural venues such as Bush Hall and the Bush Theatre.
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We want it to be a pleasant place for residents and visitors. That’s why we’ve been working with residents to get the bridge repainted. We hope that TfL will now make urgent improvements to the station, which is very run-down.
Cllr Zarar Qayyum, cabinet member for enterprise and skills, Hammersmith & Fulham Council
Call for station improvements
Cllr Zarar Qayyum, the council’s cabinet member for enterprise and skills, said the repainting was a step towards making the area more welcoming. He also called on Transport for London to address the condition of Shepherd’s Bush Market station, which he described as run-down.
The council has not specified what improvements it is seeking for the station. Transport for London has not responded to the request for comment.
What happens next
The repainting work is scheduled to finish on 7 August. No further road closures or traffic changes are expected after that date. Residents can contact Hammersmith & Fulham Council for updates on the public realm programme or to raise concerns about the station.
Questions this report answers
+What are the new colours of the Shepherd’s Bush Market rail bridge?
The bridge is being repainted in white, grey and teal. Hammersmith & Fulham Council chose the scheme after consulting local residents, aiming to complement the entrance gates of Shepherd’s Bush Market.
+Will Uxbridge Road be closed during the repainting?
Uxbridge Road will remain open, but one lane between Frithville Gardens and Pennard Road will be closed. Temporary traffic lights will manage two-way vehicle flow from 3 to 7 August.
+Who is responsible for the repainting work?
Hammersmith & Fulham Council is carrying out the repainting as part of its wider public realm programme along Uxbridge Road. The work is scheduled to finish on 7 August.
+What has the council said about Shepherd’s Bush Market station?
Cllr Zarar Qayyum called on Transport for London to make urgent improvements to the station, describing it as run-down. The council has not specified what changes it is seeking.
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