The bridge became stuck during a routine lift, as it remained in the raised upright position for more than seven hours on Saturday, June 14.

Initially vehicles were forced to u-turn and leave the bridge after realising they could not cross the town's third crossing, before police were called.

Officers and police patrol cars had soon blocked off the approaches to the bridge as afternoon rush hour traffic was affected.

As part of the investigation, Suffolk County Council says it was........

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