Bridge lifting times
After the first bridge lifts, the second bridge will open as soon as possible.
The first bridge will open again, if required, for returning vessels.
Until further notice, the lifting schedule of Poole Bridge and Twin Sails will be as per the schedule below.
| Twin Sails | 5:30am |
| Twin Sails | 6:30am |
| Twin Sails | 7:30am |
| Twin Sails | 8:30am* |
| Twin Sails | 9:30am |
| Twin Sails | 10:30am |
| Twin Sails | 11:30am |
| Twin Sails | 12:30pm |
| Twin Sails | 1:30pm* |
| Twin Sails | 2:30pm |
| Poole Bridge | 3:30pm |
| Poole Bridge | 4:30pm |
| Poole Bridge | 5:30pm* |
| Poole Bridge | 6:30pm |
| Poole Bridge | 7:30pm |
| Poole Bridge | 8:30pm* |
| Poole Bridge | 9:30pm |
| Poole Bridge | 10:30pm |
| Poole Bridge | 11:30pm |
* Weekends and bank holidays only
* From 5:30am until 2:30pm, Twin Sails opens first and Poole Bridge opens immediately afterwards. From 3:30pm until 11:30pm, Poole Bridge opens first and Twin Sails opens immediately afterwards.
After the first bridge has lifted, the second bridge will open as soon as possible. The first bridge will open again, if required, for returning vessels.
The lifting sequence may not always commence with Twin Sails opening first nor Poole Bridge opening first.
Unscheduled lifts
When hourly lifts are scheduled, the only unscheduled lifts will be under the direction of the Harbour Master, or from commercial vessels longer than 40 metres.
To apply, download the the application form for an unscheduled bridge lift for a commercial vessel.
Mariners need to check the headroom displays at the bridge to judge if they can pass below without the bridge being lifted.
Page last updated: 16 June 2021
