This in from the council, please help spread the word to anyone who relies on the chain ferry to travel between Cowes and East Cowes. Ed
The Cowes floating bridge will be taken out of service at 8.30am tomorrow (Thursday 6 January) to replace a drive shaft which has broken during the Christmas period.
Work is expected to last approximately one week, although every effort will be made to complete the work sooner.
A launch service will be in operation for pedestrians and those with bicycles, vehicles will be diverted via Newport.
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