Lifting bridge to reopen mid-August

Image source, BCP Council

Image caption, The bridge has been in the raised position while repairs are carried out

A lifting bridge is set to reopen to traffic and pedestrians in mid-August.

Poole's Twin Sails bridge has been in the raised position since a fault was found during an inspection in mid-May.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council said engineers would start testing lowering and raising the bridge on Monday.

It is expected to operate on its regular schedule from 12 August.

Councillor Andy Hadley, portfolio holder for climate response, environment and energy, said: "We appreciate the congestion in the vicinity, and I understand the impact these works have had on all users of the bridge.

"I'd like to apologise for the inconvenience and thank everyone for their patience during these works."

Nearby Poole Bridge at Poole Quay, which lifts hourly at half past, has remained in use.

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