PARIS, May 30 (UPI) -- Padlocks in Paris have long been symbols of lasting love and affection for visiting couples, but starting Monday, they will all be removed.
The French capital's authorities have concluded that the weight of "love locks" on famous bridges over the Seine River pose structural risks. In 2014, 8 feet of railing from the famed Pont des Arts collapsed under the weight of the locks. Since then, protesters have argued the locks pose significant risks.