End in sight for Swing Bridge works in Ramsey

Tue, 09 Sep 2014

The end is in sight for repair works on the Ramsey Swing Bridge.

The iconic Victorian structure has been out of action for a year now after routine maintenance turned into a much bigger project.

Works have focussed on 20 iron turning wheels, believed to have been wrongly installed back in the 1980s.

The bridge connects Ramsey town with Mooragh Promenade and was initially due to be reopened by last Christmas.

Director of Ports Ann Reynolds admits it's been frustrating: