Waterloo Bridge faces possible closure without urgent repairs

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Sept, 05:12 · Archive

Waterloo Bridge could close within three years without repair work, Westminster City Council has warned.

Waterloo Bridge could face closure within three years if essential repairs are not completed by the end of the 2029-30 financial year, according to Westminster City Council. An inspection found water damage and cracks up to two millimetres wide. Without repairs, the council said measures could include weight restrictions or full closure.

How it is being reported

• Iconic London bridge could be forced to shut down within three years after cracks foundGB News · 29 Sept, 04:38
• Waterloo Bridge faces closure ‘in three years’ without weight limits or repairsMetro · 28 Sept, 15:01

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