Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge
Update on 14/08/2023:
We are pleased to advise the operating fault has now been resolved at Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge on the Weaver Navigation and navigation has resumed.
For boats with an air draught greater than 9ft 0ins / 2.74m wishing to navigate through this bridge, please call the North West Customer Support team on 0303 040 4040 to arrange an appointment.
Appointments can be made between 9am and 4pm, Monday to Friday and we politely request at least 24 hours’ notice, further information can be found here.
Update on 07/08/2023:
Please be advised navigation remains restricted to boats with an air draught no greater than 9ft 0ins / 2.74m at Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge on the Weaver Navigation due to a mechanical failure preventing the bridge from being safely operated.
Our Engineers and Local Operations team conducted test swings of Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge over the weekend period, the tests went well, however, we’re now awaiting the survey results from our specialist contractors.
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 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 9ft 0ins / 2.74m at Sutton Weaver 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 9ft 0ins / 2.74m at Sutton Weaver 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 9ft 0ins / 2.74m at Sutton Weaver 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 9ft 0ins / 2.74m at Sutton Weaver 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 is restricted to boats with an air draught no greater than 9ft 0ins / 2.74m at Sutton Weaver 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 by Wednesday 21 June.
RESTRICTION (4.45pm Thursday 8 June 2023 until further notice)
Please be advised navigation is restricted to boats with an air draught no greater than 9ft 0ins / 2.74m at Sutton Weaver 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.
A further update will be provided by Wednesday 14 June.
