Woolwich Arsenal Pier closes after storm damage to roof

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 15:02 · Archive

Woolwich Arsenal Pier on the River Thames has closed after storm damage to its roof over the weekend.

Woolwich Arsenal Pier on the River Thames has closed after storm damage sustained to its roof over the weekend. Greenwich Council said the pier is currently shut to the public while the affected section of the roof is made safe.

The pier serves passengers travelling on river boat services through London, with RB1 and RB6 River Bus routes connecting Woolwich with other destinations along the Thames. The closure comes less than a year after new lighting was installed at the pier to improve safety and accessibility during darker winter evenings.

Greenwich Council stated that the pier will remain closed until the damaged section of the roof can be made safe to the public. A council spokesperson said they were 'sorry for any inconvenience' the closure may cause and expressed gratitude for 'patience while we fix the issue'. The council has not disclosed how extensive the damage is or when the pier is expected to reopen.

How it is being reported

• Woolwich Arsenal Pier forced to CLOSE after storm tears through roofWoolwich Arsenal Pier has been forced to close after its roof was damaged during stormy weather over the weekend.News Shopper · 26 Oct, 14:38
• Woolwich Arsenal Pier forced to CLOSE after storm tears through roofWoolwich Arsenal Pier has been forced to close after its roof was damaged during stormy weather over the weekend.This Is Local London · 26 Oct, 14:38

In this story: Woolwich Arsenal Pier · River Thames · Greenwich Council · London · Storm Austen · Storm Boelo

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