TfL Ref: FOI-2548-2324
Thank you for your request which we received on 16 October 2023, asking for information about a diversion route during works on Tower Bridge on 26 August 2023.
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 the information you require. You specifically asked:
Please can you provide the Major works and events plan related to the closure of the Tower bridge on Saturday 26th August 2023. In particular, the decision to suspend or partially suspend the congestion zone. I would like the congestion zone diversion plan with designated motorists exit points marked. Please supply details of temporary signage for motorists approaching Tower bridge from East Smithfield and diverted onto Tower Hill. Please supply images and locations of temporary signage (as per instruction to TFL contractors). This evidence will form part of an appeal process so prompt response would be appreciated.
An emergency maintenance work to Tower Bridge required a 24/7 closure over the August bank holiday weekend. All relevant stakeholders were notified of the works, including buses and local boroughs.
Around the area, there were signed diversion routes. The Congestion Charging zone was temporarily suspended to all vehicles using the diverted route. Please see a map of the diversion attached, showing the Congestion Charging signage.
If this is not the information you are looking for, or if you are unable to access it for any reason, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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Yours sincerely
Eva Hextall
FOI Case Management Team
General Counsel
Transport for London
