London’s Albert Bridge set to close for repair works

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Cem Kemahli, lead member of planning and public realm at the council, said: “Albert Bridge is an icon of the London skyline but it’s also an important river crossing.

“As a responsible guardian of the bridge, it’s crucial that we undertake essential maintenance so we can keep the bridge in good health and keep it operational now and in the future.

“We’re sorry for the short-term inconvenience this will cause to some drivers and their journeys and we hope we can limit some of this by doing the work during the half term holidays.”

The council has also reminded the drivers of goods vehicles to avoid the bridge at all times if they weigh more than the three-tonne limit in place since January this year.

The council said it issued 2,811 fines in April alone, equalling £365,000, according to analysis by the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

The council said the fines are issued based on the vehicle’s official revenue weight, also known as the maximum gross weight, which drivers can check on the DVLA website.

Since January, hauliers breaching the three-tonne limit can expect to be fined £130.