This in from the council, in their own words, Ed
Due to operational issues the floating bridge will run an amended service this weekend.
Friday 4 May
From 10pm – Chain ferry service suspended – replacement launch service operational until 11pm for foot passengers only. Vehicle diversion in place via Newport.
Saturday 5 May
5am to 10.30am – Chain ferry service suspended – passenger launch service in operation.
10.30am to normal finish time at 00.30am (Sunday morning) – Chain ferry operational for foot passengers, cyclists and emergency services vehicles ONLY. Diversion via Newport in place for all other vehicles.
Sunday 6 May
5am to normal finish time 00.30am (Monday morning) – Chain ferry operational for foot passengers, cyclists and emergency services vehicles ONLY. Diversion via Newport in place for all other vehicles.
Normal service will resume on Monday 7 May
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.