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Police warn pedestrians not to use Whitby Swing Bridge
The swing bridge in Whitby town centre, which connects the two sides of the town’s harbour, has been out of action for days because of a mechanical fault.
The next bridge across the River Esk is the A171 New Bridge just under a mile upstream.
North Yorkshire Council is providing shuttle buses linking the two ends of Whitby Swing Bridge.
During the weekend, scores of people have been seen using the swing bridge, of all ages.
“This poses a serious risk to both themselves and others,” the police’s Whitby and Scarborough Facebook page says.
“Please do not attempt to climb the bridge under any circumstances while repairs are ongoing.”
The post continues: “We ask all members of the public to use alternative routes when travelling, whether on foot or by vehicle.
Thank you for your cooperation and helping to keep everyone safe.”
As well as local traffic and visitors to Whitby Abbey, the New Bridge carries vehicles travelling between Teesside and Scarborough, and the coast.
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