Please provide all works permit details, traffic management, diversion routes and exemptions for the Tower Bridge closure on the evening of 20/11/2 until the early hours 21/11/20.There was a closure of the bridge on this date and I would like to know the agreements and exemptions of this closure.

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TfL Ref: FOI-2325-2021

Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 15 February 2021 asking for information about Tower Bridge.

Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy.  I can confirm that we hold some of the information you require. You asked:

Please provide all works permit details, traffic management, diversion routes and exemptions for the Tower Bridge closure on  the evening of 20/11/2 until the early hours 21/11/20.There was a closure of the bridge on this date and I would like to know the agreements and exemptions of this closure.

The road was closed for quarterly maintenance by the City of London under permit reference CR01425979484. Please find the decision letter and traffic management plans attached.

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