Albert Bridge
Albert Bridge is beautiful but it is not
strong. Even when it was opened in 1873 soldiers were instructed to
break step when crossing it. The bridge is a fragile cast iron
structure with timber decking built like so many other London
bridges for horses and carriages. It was never designed to take the
day to day punishment of thousands of motorists on their daily
commute. Around 58 million vehicles cross the bridge every
year.
Today, it has a weight limit of 2.5 tonnes but
it is deteriorating fast and if we do not carry out major
restoration it will, in time, have to be closed, permanently.
The bridge was closed to traffic on 15
February 2010 for approximately 18 months for major strengthening
and refurbishment.
- contacts - if you would like further information contact the
Group Leader Construction on 020 7341 5220 or by emailing Anne.Sexton@rbkc.gov.uk
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