Swing bridge work time condensed to reduce disruption

WATERWAYS charity Canal and River Trust has revised a programme of essential repairs it plans to carry out on Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge, which crosses the River Weaver near Frodsham, to significantly reduce disruption for the local community.

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The bridge, which opened in 1926 and celebrates its centenary next year, requires vital works to replace and repair existing mechanical and electrical elements to ensure the 100-year-old structure is safe and fit for purpose.

Working closely with the local council and its contractors, the Canal and River Trust has condensed its planned programme of works over a much shorter timescale, reducing the need to close the bridge from five weeks, as originally planned, down to just one week in February 2026.

There will also be an overnight lane restriction for two weeks starting in late October this year.

The charity has revised and shortened its planned project to substantially reduce the impact on local residents.