Acton Swing Bridge
Update on 14/09/2023:
We are pleased to advise the operating fault has now been resolved at Acton Swing Bridge on the Weaver Navigation and navigation has resumed for all boats.
Update on 08/09/2023:
Please be advised navigation remains restricted to boats with an air draught no greater than 7ft 6ins / 2.3m at Acton Swing Bridge on the Weaver Navigation due to a mechanical failure preventing the bridge from being safely operated.
Please note if your boat dimensions are suitable for a passage through Anderton Boat Lift, these restrictions do not apply.
Following the repair work to the edging strip of the bridge this week, our teams and specialist contractors will be conducting rigorous tests of the bridge from Monday 11 September and throughout next week.
A further update will be provided by Friday 15 September, or as soon as an update can be provided.
Update on 25/08/2023:
Please be advised navigation remains restricted to boats with an air draught no greater than 7ft 6ins / 2.3m at Acton Swing Bridge on the Weaver Navigation due to a mechanical failure preventing the bridge from being safely operated.
Our specialist contractors are due on site week commencing Monday 4 September to undertake work on the edging strip of the bridge.
Please note if your boat dimensions are suitable for a passage through Anderton Boat Lift, these restrictions do not apply.
A further update will be provided by Friday 8 September, or as soon as an update can be provided.
Update on 07/08/2023:
Please be advised navigation remains restricted to boats with an air draught no greater than 7ft 6ins / 2.3m at Acton Swing Bridge on the Weaver Navigation due to a mechanical failure preventing the bridge from being safely operated.
We continue to investigate the cause of the problem and identify remedial work which we hope will alleviate the problems.
Please note if your boat dimensions are suitable for a passage through Anderton Boat Lift, these restrictions do not apply.
A further update will be provided Friday 18 August, or as soon as an update can be provided.
Update on 14/07/2023:
Please be advised navigation remains restricted to boats with an air draught no greater than 7ft 6ins / 2.3m at Acton Swing Bridge on the Weaver Navigation due to a mechanical failure preventing the bridge from being safely operated.
We continue to investigate the cause of the problem and identify remedial work which we hope will alleviate the problems.
Discussions are ongoing with Cheshire West & Chester Council to establish a suitable date for a road closure which will allow us facilitate work to the bridge caissons and to conduct test swings, we’re hopeful this will commence in early August.
Please note if your boat dimensions are suitable for a passage through Anderton Boat Lift, these restrictions do not apply.
A further update will be provided Monday 7 August, or as soon as an update can be provided.
Update on 30/06/2023:
Please be advised navigation remains restricted to boats with an air draught no greater than 7ft 6ins / 2.3m at Acton Swing Bridge on the Weaver Navigation due to a mechanical failure preventing the bridge from being safely operated.
We continue to investigate the cause of the problem and identify remedial work which we hope will alleviate the problems, however, our Engineering team require further discussions to establish a suitable plan and date for a test trial swing.
Please note if your boat dimensions are suitable for a passage through Anderton Boat Lift, these restrictions do not apply.
A further update will be provided Friday 14 July, or as soon as an update can be provided.
Update on 23/06/2023:
Please be advised navigation remains restricted to boats with an air draught no greater than 7ft 6ins / 2.3m at Acton Swing Bridge on the Weaver Navigation due to a mechanical failure preventing the bridge from being safely operated.
We continue to investigate the cause of the problem and identify remedial work which we hope will alleviate the problems.
Please note if your boat dimensions are suitable for a passage through Anderton Boat Lift, these restrictions do not apply.
A further update will be provided Friday 30 June, or as soon as an update can be provided.
Update on 21/06/2023:
Please be advised navigation remains restricted to boats with an air draught no greater than 7ft 6ins / 2.3m at Acton Swing Bridge on the Weaver Navigation due to a mechanical failure preventing the bridge from being safely operated.
A method of repair is now being created whilst we work with our contractors to arrange availability.
Please note if your boat dimensions are suitable for a passage through Anderton Boat Lift, these restrictions do not apply.
A further update will be provided by Friday 23 June.
Update on 14/06/2023:
Please be advised navigation remains restricted to boats with an air draught no greater than 7ft 6ins / 2.3m at Acton Swing Bridge on the Weaver Navigation due to a mechanical failure preventing the bridge from being safely operated.
Our engineers have had an initial site meeting and are meeting further with our contractors early next week to discuss a method of repair.
Please note if your boat dimensions are suitable for a passage through Anderton Boat Lift, these restrictions do not apply.
A further update will be provided Wednesday 21 June.
RESTRICTION (4pm Thursday 8 June 2023 until further notice)
Please be advised navigation is restricted to boats with an air draught no greater than 7ft 6ins / 2.3m at Acton Swing Bridge on the Weaver Navigation due to a mechanical failure preventing the bridge from being safely operated.
Our engineers are currently investigating a method of repair.
Please note if your boat dimensions are suitable for a passage through Anderton Boat Lift, these restrictions do not apply.
