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Tower Bridge (Tower Bridge), spanning the River Thames, connects the eastern and western sections of London. It was constructed in response to the growing population and intensifying commercial traffic in the late 19th century, which rendered the existing London Bridge inadequate. The bridge was designed to accommodate both road traffic and uninterrupted river vessel passage. Architecturally and engineering-wise, the bridge is notable for its bascule system. Its structure, supported by two large