Millennium Bridge to undergo £3.5m refurbishment

The bridge’s June 2000 opening was part of projects in London to mark the new millennium, linking St Paul’s Cathedral with the Tate Modern Gallery on the south side of the Thames.

It was quickly closed due to excessive swaying, earning it the nickname the “wobbly bridge”, and opened again in February 2002 once work had been done to stabilise it.

Almost a quarter of a century on, the aluminium bridge deck is “beginning to become worn”, the spokesperson said.

“Meaning it is now smoother and more slippery than it used to be, so we need to act now to ensure the bridge remains safe for people to use,” they said.

“To ensure the work is as sustainable as possible, we’re asking potential contractors to remove, clean and replace all the existing aluminium bridge deck panels, which will be covered with a non-slip coating.”