Britain's Iconic Tower Bridge To Close For Three Month For Essential Repairs

The 122-year-old iconic Tower Bridge on the River Thames in London is to close for three months for essential repairs and upgrade, it was announced  Thursday June 02,2016

Tower Bridge Road will close to vehicles from October but a crossing for allow pedestrians and tourists to still use the bridge on all days except three weekends during the period, the City of London Corporation said.

More than 40,000 people reportedly cross over the landmark every day, including 21,000 vehicles.

This daily heavy use has had an effect on the timber decking of the bridge which was last refurbished in the 1970s.