Suffolk's Gateway to the Broads Closed

Tuesday, 14 January 2025 06:00

Suffolk’s unique gateway to the Broads national park is closed for two months.

The historic Mutford Lock Bridge in Oulton Broad will be shut to boats that want to pass between the inland waterway and the North Sea.

The closure is so replacement work on broken sluice can be carried out.

The Broads Authority says that a long term fix is needed, even though the lock can still work.

A message from the Broads Authority read: "Due to a fault on the bridges, which is currently being investigated by engineers, transits through the Lock are currently limited. All transits requiring bridge lifts will need a minimum of 24 hours pre booking and after confirmation of the investigation by the engineers on site. Further notice will be given once this fault has been rectified.

Please contact Oulton Broad Yacht Station on 01502 531778 or VHF Channel 73 if you are planning to transit the Lock for the latest update."

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