Whitby Swing Bridge is closed to traffic between 10.30am and 4pm at weekends in the school holidays, as well as on bank holidays and special events. The bridge is closed to improve pedestrian safety and support the town’s economy. There is an exemption for buses. Closure dates for 2024 are:
| Weekend dates | Closure times | Special event |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 6 April to Sunday 7 April | 10.30am to 4pm | School Easter holidays |
| Saturday 27 April to Sunday 28 April | 10.30am to 4pm | Whitby Goth Weekend |
| Saturday 4 May to Monday 6 May | 10.30am to 4pm | Early May Bank Holiday |
| Saturday 25 May to Monday 27 May | 10.30am to 4pm | Spring Bank Holiday |
| Saturday 1 June to Sunday 2 June | 10.30am to 4pm | School half term holidays |
| Saturday 20 July to Sunday 21 July | 10.30am to 4pm | School summer holidays |
| Saturday 27 July to Sunday 28 July | 10.30am to 4pm | School summer holidays |
| Saturday 3 August to Sunday 4 August | 10.30am to 4pm | School summer holidays |
| Saturday 10 August to Sunday 11 August | 10.30am to 4pm | School summer holidays |
| Saturday 17 August to Monday 19 August | 10.30am to 6pm | Whitby Regatta and Folk Week |
| Saturday 24 August to Monday 26 August | 10.30am to 4pm | Summer Bank Holiday |
| Saturday 31 August to Sunday 1 September | 10.30am to 4pm | School summer holidays |
| Saturday 26 October to Sunday 27 October | 10.30am to 4pm | School half term holidays |
| Saturday 2 November to Sunday 3 November | 10.30am to 4pm | Whitby Goth Weekend |