London: disruption as Tower Bridge stuck open after ‘technical failure’
Guardian, 10 Aug 2021
A technical fault has left Tower Bridge stuck open, causing major rush-hour traffic problems in the capital with pedestrians and vehicles unable to cross.
The London landmark, one of several bridges over the River Thames that connects central and southern parts of the city, was scheduled to open this afternoon to allow a large wooden tall ship to pass through. But City of London police said the 127-year-old bridge had been closed to traffic and pedestrians after a “technical failure” left it stuck in its raised position.
Images from the scene on Monday afternoon showed long lines of traffic built up on both sides of the bridge, which is owned, funded and managed by the City of London Corporation.
Tourists and members of the public were told by bridge staff it could be up to three hours before the crossing reopened.
Disruption as Tower Bridge stuck open after ‘technical failure’
The London landmark, one of several bridges over the River Thames that connects central and southern parts of the city, was scheduled to open this afternoon to allow a large wooden tall ship to pass through. But City of London police said the 127-year-old bridge had been closed to traffic and pedestrians after a “technical failure” left it stuck in its raised position.
Images from the scene on Monday afternoon showed long lines of traffic built up on both sides of the bridge, which is owned, funded and managed by the City of London Corporation.
Tourists and members of the public were told by bridge staff it could be up to three hours before the crossing reopened.
Disruption as Tower Bridge stuck open after ‘technical failure’
