Wider, larger cars are beginning to dominate the urban sprawl, and that could spell disaster for commuters unless new technology can ease the way
London’s Albert Bridge – a very pretty and illuminated part-suspension bridge – crosses the Thames between Chelsea and Battersea. It often appears in films and TV ads (Cheryl Cole’s new hairspray is the latest).
A few years ago, it was closed to traffic for over a year for repairs. Kensington and Chelsea council blamed ‘Chelsea tractors’ for damaging the fragile structure, which had a two tonne weight limit.