ranworthbreeze Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Update on bridges - 17 January 2014Trowse Bridge - Not operational (but can be opened at very restricted times, see below)Network Rail have informed us that the current testing has been exhausted without achieving reliable operations of the bridge. Outside contractors are now being sought to rectify the reliability problems. Due to the fact that the bridge has been out of action for some time Network Rail have agreed that they are willing to swing the bridge manually by bringing in plant staff when required. Due to the frequency of London trains and the time it takes to operate a swing manually the bridge can be opened on a Sunday at 09:05 and any night between 02:00 and 04:00 provided seven days' notice has been given to allow for plant staff to be on site. Openings within these times can be arranged by contacting Network Rail through their Area Incident Control Centre. This is staffed 24/7 and they will then pass on the request to the Ipswich Distribution & Plant team for a response.tel 02079 793609email CO-ANG-EAH-11A@networkrail.co.ukPlease find below opening times for the bridge once it becomes operational.Mon - Fri Sat Sun1002 0910 09051107 1107 11281406 1405 14261606 1608 17261842 1809 1926Oulton Broad Swing bridge – Not operationalNetwork Rail have informed us that due to a signalling fault the bridge can only be swung manually with their engineers present on site. If you require a swing you will need to contact Oulton Broad Yacht Station on 01502 574946 and give at least 24hrs notice. We will update this information as soon as we are informed of any progress by Network Rail in regards to the required repair.Oulton Broad RoadbridgeThis bridge is currently unable to operate. Further information will be known around 16 January 2014Breydon Bridge – Not operationalThe Port Authority have informed us that the bridge is not currenlty operational until at least WEDNESDAY 22ND January. Further information to follow when advisedCarrow Bridge - Fully operationalSomerleyton Bridge - Now operationalReedham Bridge - Fully operationalBeccles Bypass Bridge - Fully operationalVauxhall Railway Bridge - Fully operationalHaven Bridge - Fully operationalKind regardsAngie LeeperAsset OfficerBroads Authority, Yare House,62 - 64 Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1RYtel 01603 756057mob 07971 156076fax 01603 756069angie.leeper@broads-authority.gov.ukRegardsAlan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Thanks, Alan, and at least they're keeping it in mid-Winter..... :naughty: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExUserGone Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Beccles Bypass Bridge - Fully operational Vauxhall Railway Bridge - Fully operational Are these not fixed bridges that can't realy be non-operational. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 Additional update on this post by the BA.Somerleyton Bridge – Wednesday 29 JanuaryPlease note that Network Rail has just informed us that the bridge will not be able to operate on Wednesday 29 January between 08:00 and 17:00 due to necessary emergency works being undertaken to the power supply.Exposed damaged posts – Breydon Water, River Yare – 5 Mile bendsBreydon Water starboard hand navigation post no. 49, just before the Dickey Works, has been broken off. There is about 1 metre still exposed at average calm water high tide. A replacement Starboard hand buoy has been placed in front of it and a yellow buoy will be placed as close as possible.Further, in the River yare at 5 Mile Bends (the first bends with channel markers upstream of the Berney Mill moorings the fourth and fifth starboard hand marker posts have also been damaged. The fourth has been broken below the water line and is marked with a post and yellow light behind it. The fifth is damaged but still intact – a buoy will be placed in front of it on Thursday 19th Dec.Oulton Broad - Mutford LockDue to flood damage Mutford Lock will be closed until further notice. For further information please contact the Harbour Master Office at Oulton Broad on 01502 574946.RegardsAlan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Exposed damaged posts – Breydon Water, River Yare – 5 Mile bends Breydon Water starboard hand navigation post no. 49, just before the Dickey Works, has been broken off. There is about 1 metre still exposed at average calm water high tide. A replacement Starboard hand buoy has been placed in front of it and a yellow buoy will be placed as close as possible. Further, in the River yare at 5 Mile Bends (the first bends with channel markers upstream of the Berney Mill moorings the fourth and fifth starboard hand marker posts have also been damaged. The fourth has been broken below the water line and is marked with a post and yellow light behind it. The fifth is damaged but still intact – a buoy will be placed in front of it on Thursday 19th Dec. Come on... admit it, whoever you were... there can't be that many bigger boats coming up from GH at this time of the year! :naughty: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Responsibility has I think already been admitted and appropriate claim has been made to cover cost of replacement - knowing insurance companies then thats next year before any more is heard!!!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Responsibility has I think already been admitted and appropriate claim has been made to cover cost of replacement - knowing insurance companies then thats next year before any more is heard!!!!! And I was just joking!!! : : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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