Wobble check for footbridge

The Millennium Bridge will close next month to allow engineers to check that its famous "wobble" is not about to return.

Sideways swaying forced the £18.2 million bridge, which links St Paul's Cathedral and Tate Modern, to close three days after opening in June 2000. Crowds of 220,000 people had turned the first pedestrian crossing of the Thames for more than a century into a virtual fairground ride as a result of "synchronised footfall". It reopened in February 2002 after £5 million of repairs, including the fitting of weights.

Work will be carried out by engineering firm Arup from 15-17 March between 10am and 4pm. The Corporation of London says the bridge will stay open at night to avoid interrupting couples wanting to take an evening stroll on one of the capital's new "lovers' lanes". It will also remain open during the morning rush hour.

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