The footbridge, dubbed the “wobbly bridge” when it opened in 2001, will not be harmful however a separation layer underneath the bridge deck has began to degrade and it wants a deep clear, its Metropolis Bridge Basis (CBF) homeowners mentioned.
The bridge, which hyperlinks St Paul’s Cathedral within the City of London with the Tate Trendy on the south financial institution of the Thames, is to shut from October 14 to allow round the clock work to start.
A alternative of the artificial membrane which separates the bridge’s metal construction from its aluminium bridge deck is required.
The work is being carried out by contractor FM Conway however noise ranges are to be restricted with energy instruments not used between 9pm and 8am, in accordance with the homeowners.
CBF chairman Giles Shilson mentioned the well-used bridge, which opened to mark the brand new millennium, is “beginning to present its age”.
He mentioned: “The separation layer underneath the bridge deck has began to degrade, which implies it’s having an antagonistic impact on the bridge deck and wishes addressing urgently.
“Changing this layer is a time-consuming course of, which means we now have no choice however to shut the bridge for 3 weeks and to work around the clock to get it achieved as rapidly as potential.
“We’re sorry for any inconvenience however hope folks will perceive we do want to do that work, and can see the advantages after we give the bridge a much-needed deep clear that can depart it wanting pretty much as good as new.”
The bridge is to shut at 8am on October 14 and reopen on November 5, or sooner if the work is accomplished extra rapidly.
Pedestrians are to be diverted to different routes that take them over Southwark Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge.