ranworthbreeze Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Update on bridges – 11 March 2014Trowse Bridge - Not operational (but can be opened at very restricted times, see below)Network Rail has informed us testing had to be cancelled last week due to lack of access. They have now re-planned the testing for Thursday and Friday morning 20th -21st March 2014.The current status of the bridge is that they have now managed to balance the jacks so they are all lifting and sharing the tonnage of the bridge evenly (this has been the main problem throughout the recent closure period). The jacks have been set up so they all return to zero after the lift. They still have a remaining error in that the bridge does not indicate fully raised when it is. They believe this is a software fault in the computer program and have an idea where it is. Next week they are going to address this software issue and are hopeful. They will update after next weeks testing.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 1926Breydon Bridge – Not operationalThe Port Authority has informed us that the bridge is not currently operational. New hydraulic parts are being sourced and they will not be available until at least week commencing 10 March 2014. Further information to follow when advised.Oulton Broad Road Bridge – Fully operationalOulton Broad Swing Bridge- Fully OperationalCarrow Bridge - Fully operationalSomerleyton Bridge - Fully 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.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Hooray - Breydon bridge is now operational. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 Confirmation from the Broads Authority.Breydon BridgeThe Authority has been informed by Eastport Uk that following overnight repairs last week and trial lifts over the weekend, the bridge is returned to full service and is now fully operational.Kind regardsAngie LeeperAsset OfficerBroads Authority, Yare House,62 - 64 Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1RYtel 01603 756057mob 07971 156076fax 01603 756069angie.leeper@broads-authority.gov.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 As of midday today: @enjoythebroads: Urgent Boating News -Somerleyton bridge is stuck in a partial open position and is not available for boat users.Trains are also suspended. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted May 15, 2014 Author Share Posted May 15, 2014 Hi Matt,I was just coming onto the forum to list this after getting the notification from the BA this morning.I guess being as the sun is out the bridge will be getting its normal rail expansion problems as well.RegardsAlanSomerleyton Swing BridgeWe have just been advised by Network Rail that Somerleyton Swing Bridge has developed a fault and has become stuck in a partially opened position.We have been advised that boats are unable to pass and that train services are also suspended.Response teams now being mobilised.Angie LeeperAsset OfficerBroads Authority, Yare House,62 - 64 Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1RYtel 01603 756057mob 07971 156076fax 01603 756069angie.leeper@broads-authority.gov.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 maybe it's the wrong type of sun? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Here we go again.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
650xs Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 up the nat I say the river is dangerous and the bridges ....!!!!!corr don't, get me started Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 @enjoythebroads: Urgent Boating News - Somerleyton bridge now operational for boat users 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExUserGone Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Whats the latest on mutford lock? Is it operational yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 Hi Dave, Looking at the Oulton Broads webcam there is some indication that workmen and some skips on site at the side of the lock. As far as I am aware that the locks are still being manually operated at the moment. As soon as I get notification from the Broads Authority I will post a message. Regards Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Wrong type of sun again! @enjoythebroads: Urgent boating news - Reedham Bridge is currently unable to swing for river users Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel falcon Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Yes Reedham bridge is not expected to back until tommorow mon, today we squeezed Que Vadis under, after he did an emergency demast!! There were some high boats already rafted up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Reedham bridge broke on Saturday evening, but apparently they couldn't get an engineer out until Monday. I bet it would have been a different story if it had broke in the open position like Somerleyton last week! I think it must have caused an issue for the NYA cruise in company returning from Southwold, who I think were the ones rafted on the waiting pontoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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