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  Read More →

A short video showing specialist contractors restoring and repainting the Tower Bridge Arches during the night-time closure. The new paintwork, which has a life expectancy of 25 years, is essential to protect the steelwork and preserve the bridge for future generations.  Read More →

In 1910 the high level Walkways were closed to the public due to lack of use. People arriving on the bridge preferred to wait at street level for it to close rather then heading up the stairs carrying their heavy loads. In 1982, as part of the new Tower Bridge Exhibition, visitors to the bridge could once again enter the walkways, now fully covered, and experience the amazing panoramic views. The next... 

Scaffolding nears completion on the North West Suspension Chain of Tower Bridge and polyethylene wraps continue to be fitted to the scaffolding. The scaffolding and polyethylene wraps as seen from the river bank outside the Tower of London   The scaffolding nears completion on the North West Suspension Chain of Tower Bridge The polyethylene wraps on Tower Bridge   The scaffolding nears completion...