AN iconic London attraction is set to close in the coming days – affecting hundreds of thousands of visitors and locals. The landmark, which is also a major transport route, will be closed al…
AN iconic London attraction is set to close in the coming days - affecting hundreds of thousands of visitors and locals.Tower Bridge will be closed off to vehicles from 7.30am on Saturday until 5am on Monday.The bridge will stay open to pedestrians during the day - but they will not be able to cross it at night when the planned repair works are underway.
City Bridge Foundation Chairman Giles Shilson said: "We appreciate that closing the bridge at short notice will cause some inconvenience, including to local residents and businesses, and it’s not a decision we have taken lightly. "However, we need to avoid a clash with the planned closures of Blackwall Tunnel which are taking place every weekend well into the"As the tunnel is now remaining open this weekend, this is an ideal moment to carry out some essential work to the bridge.
"Failing to do so in good time would increase the risk that we might have to close the bridge for longer, with no notice and possibly during peak weekday hours, further down the line."Escape with The Sun on a 7-night stay abroad from £70 per person The overnight works are underway to replace four two metre-long nose bolts, which haven't been changed in decades.The Millennium Bridge, which runs across the River Thames from St Paul's Cathedral to Tate Modern, will be taped off for three weeks.
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