Tower Bridge has closed to visitors for Wednesday and Thursday, June 24-25, after a rare Met Office red heat warning for London and parts of southern England and Wales. The attraction said the move was for staff and visitor welfare and expected to reopen on Friday if conditions allow.
Tower Bridge has closed to visitors for 48 hours as London faces a rare red weather warning for extreme heat.
The attraction said it would not admit visitors on Wednesday and Thursday, June 24 and 25, citing the safety and welfare of staff and visitors. It expects to reopen on Friday, June 26, if conditions allow.
Why the bridge closed
The closure comes during a Met Office red warning covering London and parts of southern England and Wales. Forecasters have said temperatures in the affected area could reach about 38C to 40C.
The red warning is being treated as a serious public safety alert, with officials warning that the heat could pose risks to life. Tower Bridge's temporary shutdown is one of the most visible signs of how the heatwave is affecting daily life and tourism in the capital.
What happens next
Tower Bridge has said it plans to reopen on Friday if the weather eases. That remains the next key checkpoint, and the closure could be extended if high temperatures persist.
The wider heatwave has already caused disruption across the UK, with other attractions and services also affected. For London visitors, the Tower Bridge shutdown is a reminder that extreme heat is now directly shaping access to major public sites.
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