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.
The polyethylene wraps and scaffolding have now been removed from the bascules.
Painting contractors applying a second coat of light blue paint on the west side of the bascule
The final stage of repainting Tower Bridge is now well underway.
Work on erecting the scaffolding around the bascules nears completion.
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.