Goole Swing Bridge is to undergo extensive renovations.

The Grade II listed structure will receive major upgrades including the renewal of the operating plant, the hydraulic turning and jacking systems, control system, electricity supply and navigation lights.

The work will commence from 3 June and is expected to be completed by 2 July. It will also result in changes to Northern services between Doncaster and Hull.

Commenting on the refurbishment James Wright, Senior Portfolio Manager at Network Rail, said: "This bridge has reliably served passengers travelling between Doncaster and Hull for over 150 years and is rightly considered one of the finest swing bridges in Britain, so I’m incredibly excited to see it benefit from much needed upgrades.

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"The crucial project will ensure that the structure can continue to operate safely and reliably, bringing it into the 21st century whilst retaining its rich heritage. I’d like to thank passengers for their patience whilst we push ahead this work and I look forward to the improved bridge reopening next month."

Tony Baxter, Regional Director at Northern, said: “Improvements like these at Goole are essential and we’d like to thank our customers in advance for their patience while the work is carried out.

"Replacement bus services will be running between Goole and Hull and we urge passengers to check before they travel."

Further work to refurbish and recommission the bridge’s turning engines will be carried out later this year.