Kensington Council Decides on Albert Bridge Repairs

Kensington Council Decides on Albert Bridge Repairs

1:22 Mar 25, 2026
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Kensington and Chelsea Council grapples with a £8.5 million repair bill for the historic Albert Bridge, closed since February due to cracks. The council seeks funding from Transport for London and the Department for Transport, but time is of the essence. Repairs could take up to a year, costing £56,000 per month. Experts highlight the strain on Londons bridges from modern traffic. The Department for Transports new structures fund and Transport for Londons collaboration offer hope for a swift reopening of this Thames landmark. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/863553a9c4b14248
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