1. The County Council of Isle of Wight New Yar Bridge Scheme 1985 is hereby confirmed with modifications.

2. The said Scheme as confirmed (hereinafter referred to as "the Scheme") is set out in the Schedule hereto and copies of the Scheme with its accompanying plans as modified are deposited at the offices of the Secretary of State for Transport, and at the offices of the County Council of Isle of Wight at County Hall, Newport, Isle of Wight.

3. The Scheme will become operative on the date on which notice that it has been confirmed is first published in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 2 to the Highways Act 1980.

4. The Instrument may be cited as the County Council of Isle of Wight New Yar Bridge Scheme 1985 Confirmation Instrument 1988.

THE SCHEDULE TO THE INSTRUMENTTHE COUNTY COUNCIL OF ISLE OF WIGHTTHE COUNTY COUNCIL OF ISLE OF WIGHT NEW YAR BRIDGE SCHEME 1985

The County Council of Isle of Wight (hereinafter referred to as "the Council") make this Scheme in exercise of their powers under section 106 of the Highways Act 1980 and of all other enabling powers.

1. The Council are authorised to construct over the navigable waters of the River Yar the bridge specified in the Schedule to this Scheme as part of the highway they are proposing to construct between the River Road (A3054) and Bridge Road (A3054) at the western side of the River Yar in the Borough of South Wight in the County of Isle of Wight.

2. This Scheme may be cited as "The County Council of Isle of Wight New Yar Bridge Scheme 1985".

THE SCHEDULE TO THE SCHEMEPlans and specifications of New Bridge over River Yar at Yarmouth

The site and general design of the Bridge are shown on plans numbered RR/104/40B and 2951/101 respectively, annexed hereto.

Points of Commencement and Termination

From a point on the east bank of the River Yar, map reference SZ3518189570. To a point on the west bank of the River Yar, map reference SZ3508389536. The centre line being approximately 24 metres south of the centre line of the existing bridge.

Overall Dimensions

The Bridge will be 9.3 metres wide with fenders to protect the opening span when projecting a further 14.4 metres North and 17.8 metres South and will carry a carriageway with a minimum width of 5.5 metres with a 1.5 metre footway on the north and southern side. It will have an overall length of 103 metres.

Main Navigation Span

Single span of 9.2 metres.

Headway

2.159 metres minimum above High Water Mark ordinary Spring Tide.

Waterway

Waterway, minimum square waterway 9.2 metres.

Explanatory Note

(This Note is not part of the Instrument)

This Instrument confirms the County Council of Isle of Wight New Yar Bridge Scheme 1985 with minor modifications. They are-

(a)In the Schedule, under the words "Plans and specifications of New Bridge over the River Yar at Yarmouth", for "2952/PO1" is substituted "2952/101" and, under the word "Headway", for "2.5 metres" is substituted "2.159 metres" (so that it accords with the numbering of, and detail on the general design plan).

(b)On the site plan numbered RR/104/40B (annexed to this Scheme), for the title "Yarmouth Quay Approach - Proposed New Bridge and Approach Roads" is substituted the title "The County Council of Isle of Wight New Yar Bridge Scheme 1985 (Modified)".

(c)On the general design plan numbered 2951/101 (annexed to this Scheme), is inserted the title "The County Council of Isle of Wight New Yar Bridge Scheme 1985 (Modified)".