Bridge 20, Outwood Swingbridge
Update on 26/08/2022:
We are pleased to inform you that Outwood Swingbridge is now fully operational and does not require significant force to operate it now.
There are further works to be completed over the coming months, including the installation of some simple stops to prevent the bridge rotating too far when operating it (to open or close position).
Please take particular care to move the bridge slowly if operating the bridge before these are installed to avoid damage to people or to the bridge.
Update on 19/08/2022:
Further to the notice below, we are pleased to confirm that work has started at Outwood Swingbridge and progress has been good so far.
Due to the delayed start as contractors waited for materials we now expect the works to be completed next week, with the bridge operational by 4pm on 26th Aug.
Update on 12/08/2022:
Further to the notice below, please be advised that due to a delay in the delivery of some materials required to repair Outwood Swingbridge our contractors have been unable to start work on this bridge as planned. We will continue to monitor progress and update this notice when we have further information.
NAVIGATION CLOSURE (4.30pm Thursday 28 July 2022 until further notice)
Please be advised that the contractor attended site yesterday and carried out some works, however, the decision has been made to close the bridge until further works can be completed.
Our contractor has ordered the parts which are required and is scheduled to return on 8th August.
The works will take approximately five days to complete and we hope the bridge will be restored to working order and re-opened at the end of the day on Friday 12th August.
