The Floating Bridge is off for most of the day today (Thursday).
The Isle of Wight Council says 'essential modification' to the vessel means the service will be suspended.
A foot passenger launch will be in place instead, from 9.30am to 3.30pm.
Thursday, 21 January 2021 06:00
By Iona Stewart-Richardson @IslandIona
The Floating Bridge is off for most of the day today (Thursday).
The Isle of Wight Council says 'essential modification' to the vessel means the service will be suspended.
A foot passenger launch will be in place instead, from 9.30am to 3.30pm.
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