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 and
wrought 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 5.8 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 until the end of 2011 for major
strengthening, repairs, repainting and relighting.
- 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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