Tower Bridge is often confused with London Bridge, which is actually a different bridge located upstream.The bridge is made of steel and is covered in a layer of Portland stone to give it a more aesthetic appearance.The bridge's bascule section is operated by hydraulic systems, which use energy stored in six accumulators to power the raising and lowering of the bridge. It takes about 90 seconds to fully raise or lower the bascule section.
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