The Tower Bridge works might be wreaking havoc with traffic, but it's also an opportunity to see the icon laid bare.
These photos, tweeted by @Squarehighways, give us a rare glimpse beneath the road and pedestrian walkways.
We're making great progress on the @TowerBridge works! The decking & roadway are coming off - waterproofing and maintenence come next. pic.twitter.com/iuJ9SPugoo
— Squarehighways (@Squarehighways) 6 October 2016
The decking on the @TowerBridge walkway is coming off! The internal structure of the bridge will be refurbished before new decking is put on pic.twitter.com/MABFnQMjGZ
— Squarehighways (@Squarehighways) 5 October 2016
The works are only just beginning, so hopefully we'll get more great pictures as they continue. Here's one from the last time the bridge was restored:
With the works to Tower Bridge Road starting midnight today, here's a photo from when it was last restored #flashbackfriday pic.twitter.com/tZv8EJqEpS
— Tower Bridge (@TowerBridge) 30 September 2016
For more info on the Tower Bridge works, read this.