Published: Monday 2 October 2023
Albert Bridge will be closed for the first two weekends in October for essential safety and maintenance works.
When will Albert Bridge be closed?
- 7am on Saturday 7 October to 7am Monday 9 October
- 7am on Saturday 14 October to 7am on Monday 16 October
- 7am on Saturday 21 October to 7am Monday 23 October (contingency only)
We are hoping to complete the works within these first 2 weekends; however, a contingency weekend is included within the above dates to allow for possible delays due to bad weather and unforeseen circumstances. We will make every effort to complete the works expediently and reopen the bridge at the earliest opportunity.
What works are happening?
A planned safety inspection will take place from 7-9 October and essential lighting maintenance works from 14-16 October.
Can cyclists and pedestrians use the bridge during the closure?
One footway will remain open at all times for pedestrians. Cyclists will need to dismount.
The bridge will close to all vehicles diversion routes will be in place via Battersea Bridge and Chelsea Bridge.