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Frustrated London residents say Albert Bridge closure is causing chaos

Albert Bridge has been closed since February 2026, after the Thames crossing was found to have a crack in one of its cast iron abutments

Evening Standard · Oct 18

Albert Bridge closed to pedestrians and cyclists after 'slight movement' detected

The bridge was closed to motor traffic in February after a routine inspection found that a cast iron component was cracked

Evening Standard · Apr 8

Albert Bridge 'won't become a cycling and pedestrian crossing' as council vows to reopen it to cars

Kensington and Chelsea council says the west London bridge will be closed to vehicles for a year

Evening Standard · Mar 26

Albert Bridge closed to traffic as a 'precaution' due to safety concerns

Concerns were raised about the 150-year-old bridge during a routine maintenance inspection

Evening Standard · Feb 9

Drivers warned major bridge used by 20,000 Londoners each day to shut over busy half-term break for repairs

Albert Bridge, which connects Chelsea and Battersea, will close for the third time in 12 months amid ‘essential maintenance’

Evening Standard · May 20, 2025

London bridges chaos: Motorists face delays as FOUR Thames crossings hit with closures or road works

Albert, Battersea, Putney and Hammersmith bridges all affected - but major safety improvements for cyclists and pedestrians

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024

Albert Bridge: London drivers charged £630,000 in fines after weight restriction imposed

Kensington and Chelsea Council issued 11,766 fines worth £130 between January and May

Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2024

Albert Bridge weight limit restrictions start this week to stop it suffering same fate as Hammersmith Bridge

HGVs crossing the west London bridge face fines as three-tonne weight restriction comes into force on Thursday

Evening Standard · Jan 4, 2024

Watch Celtic fans march over Albert Bridge as stunning drone footage captures aerial view of walk to Hampden

The Hoops fans were out in force as they marched towards Hampden Park in their numbers in search of a domestic Treble for their team.

Daily Record · Jun 3, 2023

Watch: Fears new lighting drove away Belfast's famous starling murmuration

The roost site of the now red listed bird wasn't considered in developments around Albert Bridge

Belfast Live · Feb 21, 2023