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Town Swing Bridge

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Weaver Navigation

From: 5 February 2026, 9am

To: On-going

Region: North West

Reason: Repair

Subject to review on: 6 March 2026

Location

Closest waterwayWeaver Navigation
Starts atTown Swing Bridge
Ends atTown Swing Bridge

Descriptions

Update 27 February 2026, 2:52pm

Navigation remains restricted to vessels with an air draught not exceeding 7ft 6ins (2.3m) at Town Swing Bridge on the Weaver Navigation, due to an ongoing electrical fault that is currently preventing the safe operation of the bridge.

Unfortunately, the delivery of the required bespoke electrical components has been delayed by the suppliers, and we are still awaiting these parts to complete the repair.

A further update will be provided on or before Friday 6 March.

Update 19 February 2026, 3:23pm

Navigation remains restricted to vessels with an air draught not exceeding 7ft 6ins (2.3m) at Town Swing Bridge on the Weaver Navigation, due to an ongoing electrical fault that is currently preventing the safe operation of the bridge.

We are still awaiting delivery of specialist bespoke components from our suppliers. 

Unfortunately, this is taking longer than initially anticipated due to the nature of these bespoke parts, which we will update next week, when the components are expected to arrive.

A further update will be provided on or before 27 February.

Update 12 February 2026, 3:27pm

Following a test swing carried out today, our teams have identified a fault with one of the electrical components, which is currently preventing the bridge from being safely operated as normal.

Replacement parts have been ordered, and we are now awaiting confirmation of delivery timeframes from our supplier. During this period, navigation will be closed to vessels with an air draught greater than 7 ft 6 ins (2.3 m).

A further update will be provided on or before Thursday 19 February.  

Original 5 February 2026, 10:45am

Navigation is restricted to boats with an air draught no greater than 7ft 6ins / 2.3m at Town Swing Bridge on the Weaver Navigation due to an electrical fault which is currently preventing the bridge from being safely operated. Our teams are investigating further.

Navigation will be closed to vessels with air draught greater than 7ft 6ins / 2.3m during this time.

A further update will be provided on or before Thursday 12 February.

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