Floating Bridge: Isle of Wight residents' views sought on future
The council said, as part of a new River Medina Crossing Strategy, consultants assessed the available options for affordability, sustainability, value for money, reliability and the need to minimise traffic congestion.They concluded the three options for the service, which crosses the River Medina between Cowes and East Cowes, were to replace the existing vessel, modify it or maintain the current situation.Options ruled out included building a new River Medina bridge, a tunnel, a new type of vessel and discontinuing the service altogether, Answers gathered from the consultation will be used for a report to be considered by the council's transport committee in the autumn.An online survey is available on the council's website. Drop-in sessions are due to be held giving people the chance to speak to industry experts and council representatives. They will be held on: 22 July - East Cowes Town Hall (15:00 - 1900 BST)23 July - Northwood House, Cowes (15:00 - 1900)31 July - The Riverside Centre, Newport (15:00 - 1900)There will also be online sessions on 7 August at 12:00 and 12 August at 18:00.
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