MY littleboat Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Again not working - just in time for the weekend! http://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boat ... -news.html Somerleyton Bridge – Not operational Network Rail have informed us this morning that Somerleyton Swing Bridge is closed to river traffic due to the failure of an isolating lever . They will update the Broads Authority as soon as the fault has been rectified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Apparently the bridge is stuck shut at the moment - hoping to be fixed by 6pm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 I seldom swear............. But what a BLOODY pity it doesn't ever stick OPEN............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 I seldom swear............. But what a BLOODY pity it doesn't ever stick OPEN............. Yes, but this would mean the trains would plop into the water creating an underwater hazard!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senator Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 No need to worry about the trains falling in the water, the bridge would be fixed by the time it got there if it had to be left open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 That's quite topical really as I've just got round to reading the June Broadsheet from the wonderful BA There's a really nice pic of Somerleyton bridge on the front page if anyone is interested Tin Hat ON!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY littleboat Posted June 27, 2011 Author Share Posted June 27, 2011 That story has already been discussed at length on here - the bridge has been closed since friday morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 and.... it's down again !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senator Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Any news as to when it will be open? Supposed to be taking Clanny up to Oulton Broad tonight ready for a lift out tomorrow at Newsons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Hi Ian.... here's the post:- Somerleyton Bridge - Not Operational Although the bridge is currently not operational, Network Rail have informed us that engineers will be attending as soon as possible and it is hoped that the bridge will be open soon. Just a reminder, two red flags flying at the bridge indicates it is currently not operational. Please check with Broads control on 01603 756056 for up to date information on the bridge if required. So, hopefully not too long... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senator Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Spoke to BA, they say NR are confident of fixing it with a medium sized hammer and that it should be operational tonight. apparently a pin is bent. Relieved at receiving assurances that everything would be fine I gave Great Yarmouth a ring to find out what time I could get out out in the morning. Well you didn't expect me to believe a word they tell me about the bridge did you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY littleboat Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share Posted July 1, 2011 They also said last weekend that they would hope to fix it...was closed from thursday night to mon morning!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senator Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Has anyone got the telephone number for Somerleyton Bridge? Broads Control told me to phone back around 5pm, phoned back at 5.02 pm and it looks like they have gone home. Phoned Network Rail and they didn't know they had a bridge at Somerleyton but were prepared to register a complaint about not knowing if their bridge was working. Helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY littleboat Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share Posted July 1, 2011 PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY littleboat Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share Posted July 1, 2011 News from my reporter on the spot - B ridge closed for forseeable future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Will pass this on to Ian who is on the boat next to me. We were hoping to go to wrc but not sure it's worth a trip saltside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Not according to Ian who has spoken to the bridge which is now working. He is heading for Olton broad now ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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