Reedham Rail Bridge Closure

[mdblackburn]

hi all,

apparently Reedham rail  bridge is closed on the weekend of 23rd march, i have just bought a boat which i need to move on that weekend, from brundall to acle, the air draft of said boat is 9'3" if the bridge is closed does it mean does it mean i cannot go under? or is it just that they cannot open the bridge, and will i go under it without it opening?

anyone on this site able to give me advice about this, its closed for signalling works allegedly, and any information would be very useful.

thanks

mark.

[Seagypsy]

15 minutes ago, mdblackburn said:

hi all,

apparently Reedham rail  bridge is closed on the weekend of 23rd march, i have just bought a boat which i need to move on that weekend, from brundall to acle, the air draft of said boat is 9'3" if the bridge is closed does it mean does it mean i cannot go under? or is it just that they cannot open the bridge, and will i go under it without it opening?

anyone on this site able to give me advice about this, its closed for signalling works allegedly, and any information would be very useful.

thanks

mark.

10ft at average high water 2ft to 2ft 6ins rise and fall

[keifsmate]

I would imagine that you would be able to transit Reedham bridge if clearance is there for you.

See    http://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/navigating-the-broads/bridge-heights-and-opening-times

BA say 10ft clearance at HW in Summer.

All the buggeration factor over the railway will be finished at the end of March!

[Chelsea14Ian]

Our boat is about 8.6.We can get under most times.Just check the tides.

[Paul]

Just be aware that 23 March is the Spring Tide with high water at Reedham around lunchtime. The high tide will be higher than average so if I were you I would look to plan my arrival to avoid that.

[Vaughan]

8 hours ago, keifsmate said:

All the buggeration factor over the railway will be finished at the end of March!

We'll hold you to that!

[keifsmate]

1 hour ago, Vaughan said:

We'll hold you to that!

I should have added  Allegedly!!!

[MauriceMynah]

Ok, we shall allegedly hold you to that. :-)

[Smoggy]

At 9'3" you should get under reedham most of the time without issue, there are gauge boards either side and a pontoon if you get caught out and need to wait, I go under with my radar arch up at 11' regularly.

[ChrisB]

I would expect high water to be "High" as you are on the Spring Equinox.