Raised bascule during the restoration of Tower Bridge
During the night-time road closures, the bascules were raised to expose the defective parts.
During the night-time road closures, the bascules were raised to expose the defective parts.
Painting contractors applying a second coat of light blue paint on the west side of the bascule
Painting contractors have nearly finished repainting the bascules and the west balustrade.
Sealing the joints (caulking) and applying dark blue paint to the balustrade.
Specialist painting contractors are now restoring the South West Turnstile.
Work on erecting the scaffolding around the bascules nears completion.
Work is now underway on erecting the scaffolding around the Tower Bridge bascules.
A short video shot during one of the night-time bridge closures, showing abseilers working under the Walkways and the transfer of the ALPS Space Frame Platforms (cradles) from the East
A short video showing the two ALPS Space Frame Platforms under the West Walkway, specialist contractors moving the mobile elevating work platforms (speeded up) across Tower Bridge
Images by Harris Digital Productions
Harris Digital Productions was commissioned by the City of London to record the restoration and repainting of Tower Bridge. This website is dedicated to the restoration work which took place during 2008-2011.
Harris Digital Productions was commissioned by the City of London to record the restoration and repainting of Tower Bridge. This website is dedicated to the restoration work which took place during 2008-2011.