How do ships get past London Bridge?
How do ships get past London Bridge? Any vessel that is more than 9m (30ft) tall, can request a bridge lift. The Bridge is bound by an Act of Parliament (the Tower Bridge Act of 1885) to give river traffic priority over road traffic. This means the Bridge can be asked to lift at any time of day or night!
What makes the London Bridge unusual?
The inside of the bridge is hollow because it was rebuilt in order to accommodate auto traffic. During the London Bridge's reassembly, a steel framework was faced in granite, rather than using solid granite blocks, which reduced its weight from 130,000 tons to 30,000 tons while strengthening the structure.
What is mistaken for London Bridge?
The image of Tower Bridge's grand castle-like Towers and raising bascules make it the most recognised bridge in the UK, possibly even in the world. However, many confuse it with London Bridge.
Why are there no bridges over the Thames in East London?
East Londoners have to commute longer compared to West Londoners just to get above the bridge. However, East London has always been more sparsely populated compared to West London. Therefore, it has never been necessary or a top priority to construct another bridge in the east.