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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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Tower Bridge on a Saturday night
Just before we set-up for the first night-time closure, we capture Tower Bridge and some party goers cruising on the River Thames.
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Abseilers on Tower Bridge
A short video showing multi-disciplined high access technicians inspecting the stonework and pointing on the South Abutment Arch of Tower Bridge.
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Final touches to the Tower Bridge Walkways
This video shows specialist painting contractors applying the final touches to the West Walkway.
The next stage of the restoration focuses on the bascules, the ‘see-saw’ elements of the road which are raised for river vessels to pass through.
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Work on Walkways nears completion
Specialist painting contractors have nearly finished repainting the West Walkway. The new paintwork, which has a life expectancy of 25 years, is essential to protect the steelwork and preserve the bridge for future generations.
Applying the Finish Coat to the bracing on the West Walkway
Abseiler applying the Finish Coat on the West Walkway
Abseiler applying the Top Coat on the West Walkway
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Restoring the West Walkway of Tower Bridge
Inside one of the ALPS Space Frame platforms, specialist painting contractors are removing the defective Top Coat from under the West Walkway of Tower Bridge.
Watch a short video showing contractors removing the defective Top Coat
The ALPS Space Frame platforms under the West Walkway of Tower Bridge
Removing the defective Top Coat
Inside the cradle under the West Walkway
Removing the defective Top...
Under the West Walkway of Tower Bridge
Inside one of the ALPS Space Frame platforms, specialist painting contractors are removing the defective Top Coat from under the West Walkway of Tower Bridge.
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Abseilers on the West Walkway
42 Metres above the River Thames, abseilers are removing the defective Top Coat on the West Walkway.
The walkways provide stunning views of the city and many famous London sites. Please note that the Tower Bridge Exhibition is fully open throughout this stage of the restoration.
Abseiler removing the defective Top Coating
Abseiler on the West Walkway
Abseiler removing the defective Top Coating...
Repainting the West Walkway
Work is now well underway on repainting the West Walkway. The new paintwork, which has a life expectancy of 25 years, is essential to protect the steelwork and preserve the bridge for future generations.
Applying the blue finish coat on the West Walkway
Abseiler applying the white finish coat
Applying the white finish coat on the West Walkway
Abseiler applying the white finish coat
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Tower Bridge Bascule nosings
During the night-time road closures, specialist painting contractors removed the defective Top Coat and repainted the Bascule nosings with modified epoxy paint.
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