The Cowes floating bridge has been suspended this morning (Thursday) just three days after coming back into service.
The exact problem has not been revealed, but 45 minutes before the service came to an end last night (at the new earlier time of 10.30pm), the service came to a halt following a problem with the ramps.
Residents living on the West Cowes side of the Medina reported the ramps as “seriously crashing into the slipway/shaking our buildings all evening”.
The Jenny boat is in operation for foot passengers and cyclists.
Update 9.23
A spokesperson for the Isle of Wight Council said,
“During the current floating bridge trial period, a technical fault with one of the ramps has been discovered leading to the service being suspended this morning (Thursday).
“While we investigate and work to resolve the problem, a replacement passenger launch has been put in place.
“We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.
“An update will be provided later today.”
Update 15.33
A spokesperson for the council said,
“The floating bridge ramp technical fault discovered this morning has now been repaired.
“The floating bridge will resume service from 4pm today (Thursday).”
Update 16.59
A spokesperson for the council said,
“Unfortunately, the floating bridge remains out of service this afternoon- the technical fault discovered with the ramp this morning has not been resolved and engineers are currently on site, working hard to fix this.
“We hope to resume service as soon as possible. A replacement foot passenger launch is in place.
“We once again apologise for any inconvenience caused.”
