Brighstone diversion following burst water main
The road closure is necessary due to a Southern Water burst mains repair.
The road closure is necessary due to a Southern Water burst mains repair.
Three Isle of Wight councillors were calling for charges on the passenger launch between Cowes and East Cowes to be dropped whilst issue with the floating bridge are resolved. The Cabinet has dismissed the calls.
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'.
This footage - shot from the water by Sally Water Taxi - is like nothing we saw yesterday, from even before the fire was visible.
Grab hold of your sandwiches as you watch this video.
Damage caused by contractors to the power cables means the bridge unable to be lifted at the moment