Twin Sails Bridge closed following 'abnormal creaking noises'
It's been stuck upright since Tuesday 26th August
The Twin Sails Bridge between Hamworthy and Poole will be closed for the next month due to ‘abnormal creaking sounds’.
A routine inspection on Tuesday 26th August 2025 found the lifting mechanism was ‘unsafe to operate’ – it’s been lifted ever since.
It's not the first time this has happened, as last year the bridge was closed for almost three months.
The bridge, which runs between Hamworthy and Poole Town Centre, has been in an upright position since August 26.
The decision was made by BCP council after a routine inspection took place as part of routine checks on its lifting procedure.
BCP Council has no update on when the bridge may reopen.
On August 26 BCP Council said: “Following a routine inspection of the lifting process of Twin Sails bridge this morning, for safety reasons the decision has been taken to leave the bridge in the upright position from 4.30pm today
“Further investigation is required to determine the works that are required to bring the bridge back to operation.
“We will update residents as soon as we have more information.”
Poole Bridge remains open for access between Hamworthy and Poole Town Centre.