The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed the Floating Bridge will be out of service next week to allow essential maintenance work to take place.
The link between Cowes and East Cowes will be replaced with a launch service for cyclists and pedestrians from 5am on Monday (23rd September) until Friday (27th September).
The Council said it's to allow the drive chains - which run across the river - to be replaced, along with other works.
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