Navigation Restriction at Trowse Swing Bridge on River Yare due to emergency repair works

Notice is hereby given that maintenance works will take place at Trowse Swing Bridge on the River Yare from: Friday 31st July 2026 during the hours of 08:00 hours and 17:00 hours, Saturday 1^st August 2026 during the hours of 22:00 hours and 05:00 hours (the following morning) and on Saturday 8th August 2026 during the hours of 22:00 hours and 05:00 hours (the following morning).

Note: During the above period, the navigation will remain open, however the available width under the bridge will be restricted by a pontoon being used for the works. Vessels must exercise great care whilst proceeding.

Vessels navigating in the area must follow any instructions given by safety crew on site. Please ensure that these works are taken into consideration for passage planning and when navigating in this area.

Grid Reference TG 24540 07628 (shown in red on the plan extract).

All equipment will be lit, and signage will be in place to warn of the restriction.

Please contact the Broads Authority, Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1RY Tel (01603) 610734 if additional information is required.

Waterways Project Officer

July 2026