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1. What does the Tower bridge do?
2. Can I cross Tower Bridge by car?
3. What is special about Tower Bridge?
4. How many cars go over the Tower bridge?
5. What is Tower of London famous for?
6. What is kept in Tower Bridge?
7. Can normal cars drive over London Bridge?
8. Is Tower Bridge free to visit?
9. Does it cost to drive over Tower Bridge?
10. What makes Tower Bridge strong?
11. Can vans go over London Bridge?
12. Can trucks go over Tower Bridge?
13. Which bus goes over Tower Bridge?
14. Why does Tower Bridge have towers?
15. Is the Tower bridge Experience worth it?
16. What makes the Tower bridge strong?
17. What are the towers on a bridge called?
18. Why is Tower Bridge blue?

What does the Tower bridge do?

Tower Bridge was built over 125 years ago to ease road traffic while maintaining river access to the busy Pool of London docks.

Can I cross Tower Bridge by car?

Every day approx. 40,000 vehicles are crossing the Thames over the Tower Bridge. The opening and closing takes about 5 minutes and it happens around 1000 times a year.

What is special about Tower Bridge?

Tower Bridge is the only bridge over the Thames that can be raised as it is a combined bascule (drawbridge) and suspension bridge. This means that the middle section of the bridge can be raised to allow river traffic to pass through.

How many cars go over the Tower bridge?

Over 40,000 people cross the bridge every day

The Tower Bridge is used by over a whopping 40,000 people and nearly 21,000 vehicles per day. This is excluding the 800 times that the bascules raise to let ships through.

What is Tower of London famous for?

As the most secure castle in the land, the Tower guarded royal possessions and even the royal family in times of war and rebellion. But for 500 years monarchs also used the Tower as a surprisingly luxurious palace. Throughout history, the Tower has also been a visible symbol of awe and fear.

What is kept in Tower Bridge?

The Tower Bridge was operated by hydraulic pumps driven by steam until 1976, when electric motors were put into operation; the steam power system is still kept (in good repair) as a tourist display.

Can normal cars drive over London Bridge?

The only motor vehicles allowed to use the bridge between 7am and 7pm on Mondays to Fridays will be buses, taxis and motorcycles.

Is Tower Bridge free to visit?

It's free to walk across the bridge and to witness its opening and closing, but you will need to buy a ticket for the Tower Bridge Exhibition.

Does it cost to drive over Tower Bridge?

The cost for opening Tower Bridge has remained the same since 1894: it's completely free. River traffic has always had priority on this stretch of the Thames.

What makes Tower Bridge strong?

Each bascule moves around an off-centre pivot, meaning they look a bit like a seesaw in a children's playground. They are better than a drawbridge because each side of the bascule is evenly balanced, meaning less energy is required to open up the roads and no pressure is put on the tower during opening and closing.

Can vans go over London Bridge?

L ondon Bridge was today reopening after six months of repairs – but cars, minicabs, vans and lorries are banned from crossing it during the day. Only buses, black taxis, motorbikes and cyclists will be able to cross the bridge between 7am and 7pm, Monday to Friday – with motorists who break the rules being fined £130.

Can trucks go over Tower Bridge?

Heavy lorries cross Tower Bridge breaking the 18-tonne weight restriction up to 18 times a day according to Transport for London which is mounting a crackdown. Transport for London is teaming up with the police to stop drivers of heavy goods vehicles causing potential damage to the historic bridge.

Which bus goes over Tower Bridge?

The following bus routes will take you to Tower Bridge: 15, 42, 78,100, 343.

Why does Tower Bridge have towers?

It has two towers, in Victorian Gothic style, that are connected with two walkways that are constructed so they can resist horizontal forces from suspended parts of the bridge. Base of each tower holds machines that lift two parts of the bridge so bridge can allow passing of river traffic beneath it.

Is the Tower bridge Experience worth it?

The Tower Bridge guided tours are definitely worth exploring. You not only get to stand on one of the world's most stunning bridges but also learn about its history as you take a stroll across its glass floor and peak into its engine rooms.

What makes the Tower bridge strong?

Each bascule moves around an off-centre pivot, meaning they look a bit like a seesaw in a children's playground. They are better than a drawbridge because each side of the bascule is evenly balanced, meaning less energy is required to open up the roads and no pressure is put on the tower during opening and closing.

What are the towers on a bridge called?

Piers: When there are multiples spans in a bridge, then piers are mounted at the end of each to give sustenance from forces and vibrational effects, acting as supporting points for the bridge. Pier Caps: Pier caps are also known as the headstock.

Why is Tower Bridge blue?

Before its restoration in the 2010s, the bridge's colour scheme dated from 1977. It was originally painted red, white and blue for Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee. Its colours were subsequently restored to blue and white. The restoration of the bridge is vital to protect this landmark for the future.