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Floating Bridge Out Of Action To Fit A 'New Shoe'

The Floating Bridge is out of action for several hours today (Monday).

The chain ferry has been halted to complete the current schedule of works.

Most of the planned works were completed on September 22.

However, it was not possible to complete the replacement of the worn noise mitigating ‘shoe’ on the western prow.

The Isle of Wight Council said:

"As the new ‘shoe’ is required to minimise noise from emanating from the prow impacting the slipway, it is essential that this work is completed at the earliest opportunity and this will take place between 8am and 2pm on Monday October 3.

"During this period, the replacement foot passenger launch will be in service."

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