London's famous Tower Bridge gets stuck in an open position

The historic 244 meters long bridge, built between 1886 and 1894, was closed to pedestrians for around one hour.

London: London's famous Tower Bridge, which crosses the River Thames in the heart of the British capital, was stuck open on Saturday, leaving traffic in chaos and onlookers amazed at the sight.

The historic bascule-and-suspension bridge failed to close after opening to allow ships to pass underneath on the Thames.

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City of London police tweeted shortly after 5 p.m. that the bridge was closed to pedestrians and traffic and mechanics were working to fix the problem. An hour later, police tweeted that the bridge had reopened.

• ⛔️ ROAD CLOSURE ⛔️
  
  Tower Bridge is currently closed to pedestrians and traffic, due a mechanical fault. Mechanics are currently working hard to fix the bridge. Please find alternative routes. @Squarehighways @TfLTrafficNews

  — City of London Police (@CityPolice) August 22, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="

  ⛔️ ROAD CLOSURE ⛔️
  
  Tower Bridge is currently closed to pedestrians and traffic, due a mechanical fault. Mechanics are currently working hard to fix the bridge. Please find alternative routes. @Squarehighways @TfLTrafficNews

  — City of London Police (@CityPolice) August 22, 2020

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  ⛔️ ROAD CLOSURE ⛔️
  
  Tower Bridge is currently closed to pedestrians and traffic, due a mechanical fault. Mechanics are currently working hard to fix the bridge. Please find alternative routes. @Squarehighways @TfLTrafficNews

  — City of London Police (@CityPolice) August 22, 2020

Tower Bridge is 244 meters (800 feet) long and its towers are 65 meters (213 feet) high. It was built between 1886 and 1894.

(AP)