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The first phase of Tower Bridge's repainting is due to start on Tuesday 26 August
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More details about the repainting works
Created 14 July, 2008
The repainting of Tower Bridge is due to start on Tuesday 26 August. The works are going to be carried out in phases with Phase 1 being the South Approach Span (from the south end of the bridge to the first of the two central towers).
Below are an artist’s image of the wrapped scaffolding that will cover the bridge throughout Phase 1.
Work on the central and northern spans will not occur this year but are included in later phases.
Tower Bridge £4million facelift
Created 21 June, 2008
In April 2008 it was announced that the bridge will undergo a 'facelift' costing £4m, and taking four years to complete. The work entails stripping-off the existing paint to its metal framework before repainting. Each section will be enshrouded in scaffolding to prevent the old paint falling into the Thames causing pollution. 
Starting in summer 2008, contractors will work on a section of the bridge at a time to minimise disruption, but some road closures are inevitable. The bridge will remain open until winter 2010, but is then expected to be closed for several months. It is hoped that the completed work will last 25 years.