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Town Swing Bridge

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Weaver Navigation

From: 13 November 2026, 7pm

To: 14 November 2026, 5am inclusive

Region: North West

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Location

Closest waterwayWeaver Navigation
Starts atTown Swing Bridge
Ends atTown Swing Bridge

Description

Original 10 November 2026, 4:03pm

Third-party contractors will be on site at Town Bridge, Northwich, Weaver Navigation to carry out essential maintenance to the bridge from 7pm – 5am on Friday, 13th November, and Saturday, 14th November.

The bridge will be closed overnight to all traffic during the maintenance works. The road across the bridge will be closed between Town Bridge (A533) and the Bull Ring. While the closure is in place temporary traffic lights will be in place on Castle Street and Chester Way.

Diversion routes will be clearly signposted for drivers needing to travel across the river. 

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