Motoring & Transport, Poole | Posted on August 5th, 2024 | return to news
Work on Poole’s Twin Sails Bridge nearing completion
The closure of the bridge for the past two months has caused congestion but that could soon be over when it reopens on 12 August.
Poole’s Twin Sails Bridge, which has been closed for the past couple of months, should be re-opened to vehicles by the middle of this month.
BCP Council’s engineers have been working alongside specialist contractors and manufacturers as well as undertaking repairs to the inside of the bridge.
From 5 August, further preparatory works will be taking place in between the scheduled lifts during the day, with further work being completed overnight to minimise disruption to marine traffic.
During this time, the bridge will be raised and lowered as part of the testing procedures and if successful, the bridge will be back operating on its regular schedule from week commencing 12 August.
Cllr Andy Hadley, portfolio holder for Climate Response, Environment and Energy, said: “Our teams have been working hard to get the Twin Sails Bridge operational, engaging with specialist contractors as well as key stakeholders, to ensure this process runs smoothly, and the planning is finalised.
“The bridge will continue to operate on a single cylinder on each side whilst we work on the long-term plan for the bridge, including identifying suitable funding sources to restore the bridge to full service.
“We appreciate the congestion in the vicinity, and I understand the impact these works have had on all users of the bridge, and I’d like to apologise for the inconvenience and thank everyone for their patience during these works.”
The Twin Sails Bridge was opened officially on 4 April 2012.
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