Specialist painting contractors are now restoring the South West Turnstile and the fencing surrounding the Control Cabin on the South Tower. 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 →

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 →

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 →

Looking south, towards the South Tower   Looking south between the South Tower and Abutment Arch   Scaffolding under the South Approach Special Envirowraps (custom polyethylene sheeting) have been applied to the scaffold to prevent particles of paint or dust escaping into the natural environment.   The scaffolding between the South Tower and Abutment Arch on the east side   Tower Bridge as seen... 

  A misty day in the City of London   The scaffolding is now being erected on the east side between the South Tower and the Abutment Arch on the South Approach.   The newly painted South West Chain and Balustrade   Scaffolders erecting the scaffold on the South Approach - east side   Scaffolders erecting the scaffold on the South Approach - east side   The scaffolding between the South Tower...