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The wait for the new Floating Bridge is over. The council have announced the first date for the public to be able to ride on it - and a new way for you to pay for it.
Cowes Floating bridge: All you need to know
The Floating Bridge links Cowes and East Cowes, running regularly through the day and much of the evening. It’s sometimes called the Chain Ferry because it pulls itself both sides of the river on a chain.
Below are articles charting the history of the Cowes Floating Bridge.
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The long-awaited new Floating Bridge came into service this afternoon, carrying vehicles and foot passengers across the mouth of the river Medina. Allan Marsh was the first on board to take photos for OnTheWight, see his HD gallery.
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The new floating bridge was subject to several problems over the weekend and following an approach from the MCA the service has been suspended this morning.
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A list of what's wrong with the Floating Bridge, described as 'Multiple catastrophic bridge problems identified that cannot be rectified, or be fixed without penalty' was presented to East Cowes town council last night. OnTheWight has the details.
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After being without a floating bridge for five months, angry residents and businesses intend to send a message to the Isle of Wight council later today (Monday) with a protest in East Cowes.
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The council promises the Floating Bridge will come back into service this week - - but changes will be made in July to the design of the brand new craft, so cars can get on and off 'at the right angle'.
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After OnTheWight exposed yesterday that Isle of Wight council officers are not answering questions reasonable questions about the Floating Bridge, more secrecy has just come to light. Here's the email that lays it on the line.
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The ongoing saga of Floating Bridge 6 continues as pedestrians discover the danger of articulated lorries mounting the pavement where they are expected to queue.
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The council say the floating bridge is suspended due to 'weather conditions'. It's not been made clear whether the passenger launch will operate between East Cowes and the RedJet terminal.
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A business owner in East Cowes warns of political and legal the Isle of Wight council could be facing over 'specification failures' of the floating bridge. Questions are expected to be raised at tonight's Scrutiny Committee meeting.
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This is the first Scrutiny Committee meeting of the new council. Follow our live coverage from the comfort of your sofa or office.
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As reported from last night's Scrutiny Committee, for the rest of the month, the floating bridge won't run during low tides. A foot passenger launch will be provided instead.
