London's Bridges Are Falling Down

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Engraved lettering is seen on the supports of London Bridge on September 17, 2020 in London, England. A number of London's bridges have recently either needed emergency repairs, or have been closed to the public entirely due to fears that they are structurally unsafe. In late August, Tower Bridge was closed for 48 hours after it suffered "technical issues" resulting in the iconic bridge remaining in the upright position, and Hammersmith Bridge has been closed to the public since April 2019 as it undergoes major structural repair. Elsewhere along the river, Vauxhall Bridge and London Bridge are closed to car traffic as urgent repair work takes place. Campaign groups have called for the repairs to be carried out in full and at speed, as roads and commutes become harder as people return to work after the COVID-19 lockdown. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)