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They raise the road section to let ships through. Obviously cars can't pass over while ships are going under.
Source(s): Saw it happening myself
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agothe tower bridge goes up
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What is tower bridge in london?
Tower Bridge is the only bridge in London that is capable of opening to allow ships to pass under it.
What are the main features of London's Tower Bridge?
The bridge opens to allow tall ships to pass under it.
Why can't a tall boat go any further up the Thames than tower bridge?
Because Tower Bridge is the only bridge to open to allow tallish boats to pass through it.
What type of brigdge is the tower bridge what year it was completed in and how long did it take to complete it?
Tower Bridge is a bascule bridge and is the only bridge in London which can open to allow tall ships to pass under it - although that doesn't happen very often now. It was officially opened for use by the public in 1894.
Where is the London tower bridge?
Tower Bridge crosses the River Thames from north to south and vice versa near central London. It is adjacent to the Tower of London and is the only bridge across the Thames which can be raised to allow tall ships to pass under it.
Is true that any kind of boat can pass under the tower bridge?
No. Modern ships are so big that they would be too tall and too wide to pass through Tower Bridge and even if they could, they would be too big to turn round to get back again.
How was the London tower bridge built?
By workmen using steel, iron, stones, mortar, cranes etc.
Is London bridge important landmark for London?
No it isn't. London Bridge is a very ordinary bridge which crosses the river Thames in central London. Many tourists from other countries think that the iconic Tower Bridge is London Bridge, but it isn't. The name of London Bridge is famous throughout the world because of the children's song, 'London Bridge is Falling Down'.
Could you giveNames of Pilots who flew under London Bridge in 1973 and 1978?
Somebody flew under Tower Bridge, not London Bridge.
Why was tower bridge designed in that way?
It was made in a way that allowed shipping to pass upstream to reach the ports.
What challenges did the workers face building the tower bridge in London?
a challenge for the tower bridge was getting all the right stuff under one budget and how long the bridge took to build
What is so special about the tower bridge in London?
There isn't another bridge anywhere else in the world that looks anything like Tower Bridge so it is instantly recognisable. It is the only bridge over the river Thames that can be raised to allow tall-masted boats to pass under it. It is still possible for pedestrians to cross the bridge, even when it is 'open' to allow a boat to pass underneath.
