Birkenhead Bridge reopens after three hours stuck in fully drawn position
The Birkenhead Bridge has reopened after it became stuck in a fully drawn position on Sunday for three hours following a mechanical issue.
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The Birkenhead Bridge has reopened after motorists were redirected for three hours following a mechanical issue.
The Department for Infrastructure and Transport issued a warning about 10am on Sunday morning advising motorists to avoid the bridge and find an alternate route.
BIRKENHEAD BRIDGE
— SA Infrastructure & Transport (@DFIT_SA) January 13, 2024
Due to a mechanical issue the Birkenhead Bridge is closed.
Please avoid the area and take an alternate route.
Get live traffic info at: https://t.co/TEOjjY7WMRpic.twitter.com/kkaErBLaOZ
It is understood a mechanical issue caused the bridge, which runs over the Port River, to become stuck while fully drawn up.
The bridge works to connect motorists from Semaphore Rd at Birkenhead to North Pde at Port Adelaide.
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