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Boothferry Swingbridge - 1 week notice needed for passage

Starts: 6 April 2023 10:15 am

Ends: On-going

Type: Navigation Restriction

Reason: Information

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterwayRiver Ouse
Starts atBoothferry Road Bridge
Ends atBoothferry Road Bridge

Updates

30/01/2024 10:41

We have been advised by East Riding Council, that there is still an on-going technical issue with Boothferry Swingbridge.

It will now need to be operated by 2/3 people, 1 weeks notice is needed to obtain staff to operate the swingbridge.

Can skippers please contact the bridge operators on 01430 430256 if a swing is required.

We will update the notice when the technical issues have been resolved.

Description

We have been advised by East Riding Council, that there is a new technical issue with Boothferry Swingbridge.

It will now need to be operated by 2/3 people, 24 hours notice is needed to obtain staff to operate the swingbridge.

Can skippers please contact the bridge operators on 01430 430256 if a swing is required.

We will update the notice when the technical issues have been resolved.

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