It’s expected that a full repair of Albert Bridge in Chelsea can be completed within a year.

The 150-year-old structure has been closed to traffic since the 9th of February the after cracks were found in a cast iron component.

The council says it’s looking at options to reopen the bridge with a temporary fix before the full repair is completed.

But a temporary traffic order will be in place to maintain the closure and this will be for up to a year.