"Opened by Queen Victoria in 1869, the Joseph Cubitt-designed Blackfriars Bridge. Phase one of the Blackfriars Bridge renovation was completed in 2023, however more than half the project remained incomplete due to restrictions caused by the building of London's new 'super sewer'. During the works, managed by the City Bridge Foundation charity, more than 2,000 of the bridge's iron balusters will be 'painstakingly' repaired, or replaced in some cases, alongside a complete paint job that will 'restore' its Victorian splendour."
"The City Bridge Foundation has awarded the phase two contract to engineering firm Taziker Industrial. Works are estimated to begin in late October. Deputy Paul Martinelli, a City of London Corporation councillor and chair of the City Bridge Foundation, said: 'The bridge refurbishment, which is being carried out at no cost to the taxpayer, will not only improve its appearance, but also protect the structure of the bridge and extend its lifespan.'"
Blackfriars Bridge, designed by Joseph Cubitt and opened by Queen Victoria in 1869, is set for a major repair and repainting job to restore Victorian splendour. Phase one completed in 2023, but more than half of the project remained unfinished due to restrictions from the construction of London's new 'super sewer'. Phase two has been awarded to engineering firm Taziker Industrial, with works estimated to begin in late October. The City Bridge Foundation charity will manage the project at no cost to the taxpayer. More than 2,000 iron balusters will be painstakingly repaired or replaced, and the bridge will receive a complete repaint to protect its structure and extend its lifespan.
Read at Time Out London
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