London’s Tower Bridge is stuck open leaving motorists ‘stuck for an hour’ as it causes traffic chaos in the capital
TOWER Bridge in London has got stuck open – causing traffic chaos in the capital.
City of London police this evening confirmed that the historic bridge remained closed to pedestrians and traffic after a mechanical fault left motorists reportedly stuck for over an hour.
The historic bridge had opened to allow a ship travelling down the Thames to pass through.
But the bridge’s arms then failed to close, with onlookers claiming they had to wait over an hour to cross.
City of London police confirmed the news on Twitter, this evening, writing: “ROAD CLOSURE. Tower Bridge is currently closed to pedestrians and traffic, due a mechanical fault.
“Mechanics are currently working hard to fix the bridge. Please find alternative routes”.
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