Bridge 191, Cowling Swing Bridge – now open
Update on 20/07/2023:
Repairs have been completed and the bridge has reopened.
Update on 13/07/2023:
The bridge is now closed for repairs.
An update on the state of the repair will be given on Monday the 24th.
Update on 11/07/2023:
A further window of passage has been added for 10am on Thursday the 13th of July.
The bridge will be closed afterwards to allow an interim repair to take place. A further update will be provided on Monday the 24th of July.
Update on 07/07/2023:
Cowling Bridge remains unavailable for customer operation due to the damage it has sustained however we will be providing a window of passage: –
- 10am Saturday 8th July
- 10am Tuesday 11th July
All boats wishing to pass are asked to assemble at the bridge by 10am.
A further update will be provided on Tuesday 11th July regarding future passage windows.
We are investigating medium term repairs that will return the bridge to customer operation before the it is fully replaced this coming winter.
Update on 03/07/2023:
The bridge has dropped significantly and had to be mechanically moved back into position. An inspection by engineers is required due to twisted and corroded beams under the bridge deck.
A further update will be given on Wednesday the 5th of July.
NAVIGATION CLOSURE (Sunday 2 July 2023 until further notice)
Due to damage the bridge cannot be swung.
Contractors will be attending in due course and this notice will be updated.
