Millennium Bridge SHUTS: Famous landmark that appeared in Harry Potter forced to close for three weeks for repairs
LONDON’S famous landmark that appeared in Harry Potter has been forced to close for urgent repairs.
The Millennium Bridge, which runs across the Thames from St Paul’s Cathedral to Tate Modern, will be taped off for three weeks.
Parts of the iconic pedestrian bridge are said to be in urgent need of repair.
It featured in a number of the Harry Potter films, and draws in fans from all over the globe.
The bridge, which initially opened in 2000, will close on October 14, and reopen on November 5.
City Bridge Foundation Chairman Giles Shilson said: “Since it opened to mark the new Millennium, the bridge has become a much loved and very well-used fixture on the London landscape, but it is starting to show its age.
“The separation layer under the bridge deck has started to degrade, which means it’s having an adverse effect on the bridge deck and needs addressing urgently.
“Replacing this layer is a time-consuming process, meaning we have no option but to close the bridge for three weeks and to work round the clock to get it done as quickly as possible.”