The highly anticipated Whitby Goth Weekend is set to take place this bank holiday weekend, attracting festival-goers from across the region. As part of the preparations for this popular event, the Whitby Swing Bridge will be closed to all traffic, excluding buses, starting Friday morning and reopening Tuesday morning.
Bridge Closure Schedule
According to a spokesperson from North Yorkshire Council, the bridge closure will commence at 12:00 AM on Friday and conclude at 6:00 AM on Tuesday. This measure aims to enhance pedestrian safety during peak times, coinciding with the influx of visitors attending the festival. Additional barriers will be put in place to manage foot traffic effectively.
Future Bridge Closures
The Whitby Swing Bridge will also have several scheduled closures throughout the year to accommodate various events and maintenance activities. Below is a list of upcoming closures:
- May 1 to May 5: All day – Whitby Goth Weekend and bridge maintenance
- May 23 to May 25: 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM – Spring bank holiday
- May 30 to May 31: 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM – School half term holidays
- July 18 to July 19: 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM – School summer holidays
- July 25 to July 26: 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM – School summer holidays
- August 1 to August 2: 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM – School summer holidays
- August 8 to August 9: 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM – School summer holidays
- August 10: 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM – Whitby Regatta
- August 15 to August 16: 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM – School summer holidays
- August 22 to August 23: 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM – School summer holidays
- August 29 to August 30: 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM – School summer holidays
- August 31: 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM – Summer bank holiday
- September 5 to September 6: 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM – School summer holidays
- October 24 to October 25: 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM – School half term holidays
- October 30 to November 1: 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM – Whitby Goth Weekend
Visitors are encouraged to plan their journeys accordingly, taking the bridge closures into account to ensure a smooth experience during the Whitby Goth Weekend and other events scheduled throughout the year. El-Balad will continue to provide updates and information on local happenings and infrastructure changes.
