London’s Tower Bridge closed this weekend for work

London’s Tower Bridge will be closed over the upcoming bank holiday weekend to allow for work to be carried out. 

The landmark will remain raised during the work period, and whilst pedestrians and vehicles can not cross, the attraction will remain open to the public. 

Visitors will need to book their tickets online in advance and can enter only via the ticket office on the north side, near the Tower of London.

Why is Tower Bridge closed this weekend?

The Tower Bridge is closed and raised to all for essential repairs which are being paid for by the Bridge House Estates, the charity which owns and maintains Tower Bridge. 

The work will replace metal plates at the rear of the bascules, the bridge’s moving parts, that have become damaged by wear and tear. 

It will be carried out by Sheffield-based contractor 3RS Engineering.

The bridge will remained raised. (Image: Getty)

When is Tower Bridge closing?

Tower Bridge will be closed to all traffic and pedestrians from 10pm on Friday, August 25 and will open late on Monday, August 28 unless work is completed earlier. 

What diversions are there for Tower Bridge closing?

Around the area, there will be signed diversion routes via Great Dover Street, Marshalsea Road, Southwark Bridge Road, Southwark Bridge, Upper Thames Street, Lower Thames Street, Byward Street and Tower Hill.

All vehicles using the diversion will not have to pay the Congestion Charge, as agreed with Tfl.

Marine traffic will continue to pass under the bridge.