Hovertravel services between Southsea and Ryde were suspended on Tuesday, December 3, after suspected wartime ordnance was discovered near the Southsea Common area.
Suspected WWII Bomb Found
The discovery was made around 9:30 am by construction workers involved in sea defence works. The object, believed to be a World War II bomb, prompted an immediate response from local authorities.
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Police quickly cordoned off the area near Southsea Common, close to the Hovertravel terminal, and bomb disposal experts were called to assess and handle the situation.
Service Updates
Hovertravel initially announced an update would be provided at 12:45 pm regarding the resumption of services. However, as of 5:00 pm, operations remain suspended, and the next update is expected at 6:45 pm.
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