Big Ben will not chime again until 2022 as the restoration of Parliament s Elizabeth Tower has been further delayed by the coronavirus crisis.
The refurbishment of the Westminster landmark, which began in 2017 and has already spiralled to at least £80 million, was originally expected to be finished this year but was delayed when the Covid-19 lockdown held up work.
The complex task of installing the restored clock mechanism will begin this summer, UK Parliament authorities said in a statement.
It added: The Elizabeth Tower conservation project is due to complete in the second quarter of 2022, and Parliament has revealed a number of important milestones that are expected on the project over the next twelve months.
Big Ben to ring again as Elizabeth Tower restoration nears completion
The famous bell has been largely silent since 2017
Big Ben to ring again as Elizabeth Tower restoration nears completion
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Big Ben will ring again from early next year as the restoration of Parliament’s Elizabeth Tower nears completion.
After nearly five years under wraps, is Big Ben ready to chime again?
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