Anger at 'lack of information' as major route in Poole remains closed

There is no sign of when the bridge might re-open Credit: ITV Meridian

Businesses and residents in Dorset are angry at the 'lack of information' about when a major route in Poole will reopen.

The £37 million Twin Sails Bridge, which links the town with Hamworthy, has been closed for nearly two weeks.

It has a technical fault with its lifting system and there is no sign of when it could re-open.

There are concerns the extra traffic is adding more stress onto the old Poole Bridge Credit: ITV Meridian

Concerns have been raised about the added stress on the old Poole Bridge where traffic is currently being diverted.

The closure has caused problems for local businesses.

The sales manager of a boatyard located near the Twin Sails Bridge says the diversion adds up to an extra hour and a half onto every job.

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Interviewees: Lee Oldroyd, Boat Sales Manager & Duncan Challis, Letting Agent & Rachelle Crew, Employee & Chris Allenby, Poole Quays Forum