The Reason Why 20-Year-Old Isle of Man Footbridge Is to Close for Four Weeks

Isle of Man Government - Fenella Footbridge to close for maintenance work

Fenella Footbridge in Peel is to close on Monday 8 September for four weeks to allow for maintenance work. The bridge’s hydraulic systems will be overhauled, and the bridge, which links the West Quay with the East Quay, will be repainted. This work will require the bridge's superstructure to be craned out of the harbour and placed on the stone pier behind the seafood bar at Weatherglass Corner.  The flap gate under the bridge will not be affecte…

The reason why 20-year-old Isle of Man footbridge is to close for four weeks

‘We have waited until after the busy summer holidays to do the maintenance...’