Scaffolders dismantling the scaffolding on the South East Suspension Chain   The scaffolding being dismantled with the South Tower in the background   The South Tower   The scaffolding being dismantled on the long section of the South East Suspension Chain   Scaffolding is now being erected on the North East Suspension Chain   A close-up of the scaffolding on the North East Suspension Chain  Read More →

Cutting-in the final coat to the Bridge Parapets   The Final Touches - picking out the Tracery on the Cast Iron Bridge Parapet  Read More →

Applying 2 Pack Epoxy Filler to the joint in the Bridge Parapet to prevent future corrosion   Examining the Epoxy Filler applied to fill the "blow holes" created during the casting of the Bridge Parapets   Final touch-up by brush to a few of the 2 million rivets  Read More →

Gary, applying light blue paint to the South East Suspension Chain   Light blue paint being applied to the South East Suspension Chain   Fred, checking the thickness of the paint  Read More →

This video from the 12th March 2009 shows the light blue paint being applied to the South East Suspension Chain. The entire work area is covered with polyethylene wraps, which creates a continuous bonded skin that prevents particles of paint or dust escaping into the natural environment.  Read More →

Grit Blasting the South East Bridge Parapet   Blast Primer being applied to the South East Bridge Parapet   The South East Suspension Chain surrounded with scaffolding and Envirowraps   The South Tower The South Tower  Read More →

This video clip from the 26th February 2009 shows the scaffolding and Envirowraps on the east side of the South Suspension Chain. Within the Envirowraps, one section of the South East Bridge Parapet is being Grit Blasted, whilst the other is receiving a coat of Blast Primer.  Read More →

Scaffolding and Envirowraps on the South East Suspension Chain   The South Tower and the scaffolding on the South East Suspension Chain   Scaffolding on the east side of the South Abutment Arch   The South Abutment Arch  Read More →

The South Abutment Arch   The South Tower and scaffolding on the South East Suspension Chain   The Envirowraps around the South East Suspension Chain (short section)   The South Tower   Scaffolding on the South East Suspension Chain (long section)  Read More →

A view of the works from the South Tower   A view from the South Tower - looking north   The North Tower   The newly painted South West Suspension Chain   The newly painted South West Suspension Chain (long section)  Read More →