Whitby swing bridge was closed to road traffic earlier after technical issues.
North Yorkshire County Council say the closure this morning was due to a technical problem earlier in the day.
Reports earlier suggested that the bridge was stuck in the open to shipping position.
The county council say that pedestrians were allowed to use the crossing but that a number of tests need to be carried out before it could be opened fully.
The bridge reopened to traffic at around 3pm
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North Yorkshire Council says it is talking to the builders of the Scarborough Sports Village 3G Pitch which has failed leaving Scarborough Athletic without a home ground for next season.
The biggest celebration of arts, culture and sporting activities ever seen in Scarborough is to be staged to help to attract more visitors and engage with the seaside resort’s local communities.
Whitby Town Council has announced that it is seeking contractors to provide festive lighting for the town centre for the next three years, covering the Christmas seasons from 2025 to 2027
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