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We've no idea how to use the bridge (dont need to), but it does ocassionally not close correctly, it goes to the 'close' but not 'down' position, if that makes sense - leaving it about 5/6 inches above ground level. Also, we've never threatened any boaters - why would you suggest we had? Because we live on the island? Genuinely, if this incident did occur (news to us) and there was witnesses why wasn't the police involved? Genuine question... Only registered here to share the pics and we get sniped at for giving an alternative perspective. All the instances we mentioned happen, they are not made up for dramatic effect. Please do stop and think who sees more of the activity here, those that live with the bridge daily or those that periodically pass through (but are of course canal jedi masters). Without knowing the full history, we suspect traffic (of some sort) over a bridge in West Mills and canal navigation were very much linked. The Hovis mill (originally on the island) would have needed both the canal transport and carting over the bridge at a guess.

Here are some pictures from yesterday. I'll make another post at a later date to rebalance the debate regarding those that live the island side of the bridge. Briefly though I'd suspect the failure is more linked to improper use, including but not limited to: Striking the bridge with a barge / vessel. Failure to reseat bridge in lowered position after use (it drops down after closure). Continual mis-usage by untrained / clueless pleasure boaters. All of which happen more regularly then you'd think. Following the lift it appears that the bridge is now in a fixed 'closed' position with the hydraulic mechanism being taken away by CRT for possible repairs?? PS. I do not claim to own the bridge.