The Cowes Floating Bridge will be out of service next week for essential maintenance.
The vital link between East Cowes and Cowes will not be operating on Monday and Tuesday (9th + 10th). This is to allow the installation of a new control mechanism and installation of new navigational lights onto the vessel.
While the bridge is undergoing the maintenance, the Council will use the opportunity to carry out other maintenance to minimise disruption for users. The annual replacement of chains will take place, and repairs will also be carried out to both the Cowes and East Cowes slipways. Pedestrian access route lines will also be repainted.
A pedestrian launch will be in operation for the two days while the floating bridge is out of service, and motorists will be diverted through Newport.
