"The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea council announced the move on Wednesday 'as a precaution following an engineering inspection' when 'slight movement' was detected."
"Andrew Burton, director of highway and regulatory services, said: 'Our contractors are on site but the closure will remain in place while we continue to monitor the bridge's movements over the next 24 hours.'"
"The council has previously said repairs would cost about £8.5 million and that it hoped they would take a year."
Albert Bridge, a 153-year-old Grade II-listed structure, has been closed to pedestrians and cyclists after an engineering inspection revealed slight movement. The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea council announced the closure as a precaution. The bridge had already been closed to motor traffic since February 2026 due to a cracked cast-iron component. Contractors are monitoring the bridge's movements, and updates will be provided. Estimated repair costs are around £8.5 million, with a projected duration of one year for the repairs.
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