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Tower Bridge Lift: Signals, Timing, and River Traffic
How lifts are signalled and scheduled on Tower Bridge, and what it feels like from deck level.
1/4/2026
12 min read
The bridge is choreography: bells, bascules, and boats threading the arch.
Signals & Sequencing
- Notice lights and bells; river traffic pauses; lift completes swiftly.
- Boats queue; skippers time passages with precision.
From the Deck
- Stand clear of rail; brace as wake shifts; watch shadows under bascules.
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