Millennium Bridge workers hang straw bales after ancient bylaw triggered

In accordance with ancient tradition (and Port of London Thames bylaws), a bundle of straw is dangled from the Millennium Bridge on the Thames. Photograph: City Bridge Foundation/X

Workers on London’s Millennium Bridge are hanging a bale of straw under the structure after triggering an ancient bylaw.

Repair works to the footbridge mean straw must be dangled to warn oncoming boats of the work going on beneath it.