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Raised bascule during the restoration of Tower Bridge
During the night-time road closures, the bascules were raised to expose the defective parts that cannot be reached when the bascules are in the down position.
Each bascule weighs over 1,000 tons and can be raised to an angle of 86 degrees.
The repainting of Tower Bridge was completed in March 2011.
Tower Bridge during the night time road closures in September 2010
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Underneath the Arches of Tower Bridge
During the night-time road closures, specialist painting contractors continue repainting the Arches on the North and South Towers.
Both of the ALPS Space Frame Platforms (cradles) have now been removed from the West Walkway.
The South Tower
Repainting the Arches on Tower Bridge
Applying the blue finish coat on the South Arch
Applying undercoat to the rivets under the South Arch
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