Isle of Wight Floating Bridge
Planned service suspension commencing the Monday 21st September at 05:00 hours with the Floating Bridge returning to service Monday 28th September at 05:00 hours. This suspension is to allow for the replacement of the Floating Bridge chains. The annual Hydraulic oil change and other ancillary works. A launch service for cyclists and pedestrians will be in operation during this time, first crossing 05:00 last crossing 22:50hours Monday to Saturday and 06:30 to 22:50hours on Sunday.
The Cowes Floating Bridge carries vehicles, bikes and foot passengers between Cowes & East Cowes 7 days a week, all year round - Not suitable for Caravans and Motorhomes.
The short crossing across the river Medina only takes a few minutes.
Monday to Saturday: 0500 to 0030
Sundays: 0630 to 0030
The service is operated by the Isle of Wight Council and saves a 11 mile round trip by road.
