The removal and replacement of the huge two metre-long bolts are causing overnight closures.
Four key working parts of London's iconic 129-year-old Tower Bridge have been removed and replaced for the first time in decades.
Overnight closures remain in place at the historic landmark while the planned maintenance takes place.Image caption,It is lifted roughly 900 times a year to let boats pass underneath. Paul Monaghan, assistant director of engineering for City Bridge Foundation, said: "As well as being London's defining landmark, Tower Bridge is a key part of the capital's transport infrastructure.
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