Engineers will try and figure out why it keeps getting stuck.
North Yorkshire County Council say Whitby Swing bridge will be closed to traffic on Monday 18 October from 6pm to midnight to allow engineers to investigate the cause of recent issues.
There have been numerous incidents recently of the bridge becoming struck.
The council say that during the works the bridge will be swung numerous times.
They say Pedestrian access over the bridge will be possible in between swings.
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Specialist consultants say there are a range of models possible for the future operation of Scarborough's Alpamare water park, with the current operator potentially remaining involved.
A health chief from the Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board says that general practice services in Bridlington have significantly improved following recent investments and the consolidation into a single large practice.
A dedicated Health and Social Care student from East Riding College has been recognised nationally after being shortlisted for Learner of the Year in the NCFE Aspiration Awards.
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