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SOUTHEASE SWING BRIDGE IS CLOSED TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC
The swing bridge at Southease was unexpectedly closed to vehicular traffic on the evening of the 23rd April 2010. It is understood that the decision to close the bridge ahead of the planned restoration work in June was due to an adverse engineering report on the state of the turntable mechanism.
It should be noted that the bridge is still open to pedestrians, cyclist and equestrian traffic.
For details of the timetable of the proposed work as it is understood at this time click on the link below
Southease bridge known work schedule
Listed Building Consent granted for Restoration work on Southease Swing Bridge
Listed Building Planning Consent
To view full details of the application, click on the link below
Southease Bridge Planning Application
The 6 month closure of Southease bridge is confirmed
Southease Bridge Closure Notification
SOUTHEASE BRIDGE WILL BE CLOSED FOR 6 MONTHS FOR RESTORATION IN 2010
The swing bridge over the river Ouse at Southease, which forms part of the South Downs National Trail, is to under go a major restoration.
The Environment Agency (EA) are currently formulating plans for the work which is anticipated to start in April 2010 and is expected to last for 6 months. It is now confirmed that the existing bridge will be removed for the period of the work and a temporary bridge will be installed, this will be a structure which is suitable for pedestrian and dismounted cyclist traffic only.
Southease Bridge anticipated to close for restoration work early June 2010
The EA currently expect to bring the large crane needed to remove the existing bridge and swing the temporary bridge into place during the week of the 6th of June
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