Albert Bridge repairs to cost staggering 8.5million and take up to a year to complete

"The 153-year-old Albert Bridge requires significant repairs to firstly stabilise it and secondly to enable it to be reopened to motor traffic. This is due to unforeseen damage arising from wear and tear."

"The necessary works include repairing the rocker bearing plate, a heavy-duty steel bridge component designed to support structural loads, and unseizing the axel in the rocker that caused damage."

The Albert Bridge in west London will undergo significant repairs costing £8.5 million, potentially closing for up to a year. The bridge, over 150 years old, requires stabilization due to unforeseen damage. An average of 15,000 vehicles will need alternative routes during the closure. The council is seeking funding from Transport for London and the Department for Transport. Currently, the bridge remains open to pedestrians and cyclists, costing the council £56,000 monthly. Emergency responses have already incurred costs of £550,000.

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