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Saturday Suspension For Cowes Floating Bridge

The Floating Bridge is suspended this morning (Saturday).

It's been a turbulent few months for the floating bridge, which recently returned from a long term suspension, only to once again leave service only a short time later.

On this occasion, the Isle of Wight Council said that the service is out of action to allow engineers to inspect a prow hinge. 

A passenger launch will be in operation 'shortly', according to the Council.

It comes days after Councillors made a 'fact-finding' visit to the old Floating Bridge in Gosport, prompting speculation of its potential return. 

The chain ferry has already recorded a loss of more than £400,000 this year, according to the council leader.

Its unreliability has also prompted a petition, which has so far attracted more than 2,500 signatures.

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