The Millennium Bridge is due to close to vehicular and foot traffic over several evenings during the next two weeks.
From Monday (February 3) to Thursday (February 6) the bridge will close to allow the scheduled replacement of one of the hydraulic cylinders integral to its lifting mechanism, together with other planned maintenance works.
The closures will be nightly from 8pm, with the bridge reopening to traffic no later than 4:30am the following morning.
Should the night’s programmed works be completed before this time the bridge will reopen to traffic earlier.
Millennium Bridge Closures
From the following Monday (February 10) to the following Thursday (February 13) the bridge will close to allow the scheduled maintenance to the harbour flapgate, which is located at the bridge.
The flap gate is integral to the operation of the Douglas Harbour water retention scheme.
The closures will be nightly from 8pm, with the bridge reopening to traffic no later than 4:30am the following morning.
Should the night’s programmed works be completed before this time the bridge will reopen to traffic earlier.
All these works are routine and form part of the planned maintenance programmes for the two structures.
Work has been deliberately scheduled to be done overnight to minimise the impact on residents, road and harbour users.
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