Albert Bridge now closed to walkers and cyclists

Albert Bridge, the 153-year-old Grade II-listed bridge which crosses the River Thames between Chelsea and Battersea, has been closed to pedestrians and cyclists.

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea council announced the move on Wednesday "as a precaution following an engineering inspection" when "slight movement" was detected.

The bridge was closed to motor traffic in February 2026 after inspectors found a cast-iron component had cracked on one of the bridge abutments.

Andrew Burton, director of highway and regulatory services, said: "Our contractors are on site but the closure will remain in place while we continue to monitor the bridge's movements over the next 24 hours."

He added the council would update when they know more.

The council has previously said repairs would cost about £8.5m and that it hoped they would take a year.

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