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'No Option' But To Suspend Floating Bridge, Says Council

Floating Bridge

The Isle of Wight Council says it has 'no option' but to suspend the floating bridge this morning (Friday).

Engineers are said to be investigating a hydraulic oil leak.

A foot passenger launch is in place instead.

A spokesperson for the Isle of Wight Council said:

'Unfortunately we have no option but to suspend the Cowes floating bridge service this morning (Friday) while engineers investigate an hydraulic oil leak.

'We have arranged for a replacement foot passenger launch to operate and will work closely with our contractors to resume the service as quickly as possible.

'We wish to apologise for any inconvenience caused.'

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