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Navigation Restriction: Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge, Weaver Navigation

Starts: 17 May 2022 04:45 pm

Ends: 20 June 2022 04:47 pm inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Repair

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterwayWeaver Navigation
Starts atSutton Swingbridge
Ends atSutton Swingbridge

Updates

20/06/2022 16:47

We are pleased to advise the barrier operating fault has now been resolved at Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge, on the Weaver Navigation and navigation has resumed.

20/06/2022 16:47

We are pleased to advise the barrier operating fault has now been resolved at Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge, on the Weaver Navigation and navigation has resumed.

17/06/2022 14:51

Please be advised our specialist contractors have now carried out a successful repair to the motor which drives the wedges for Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge, on the Weaver Navigation.

However, following this repair, we have discovered further issues with the barriers which is now preventing the bridge from being operated.

Our contractors are due to site on Monday 20 June, a further update will be provided the afternoon of Monday 20 June.

01/06/2022 14:34

Please be advised navigation remains closed to vessels that have an air draught of 9ft 0ins / 2.74m or greater at Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge on the Weaver Navigation due to a mechanical failure on the bridge motor.

Our specialist contractors have assessed the fault and continue to establish a method of repair.

A further update will be provided by Friday 17 June.

25/05/2022 12:08

Please be advised navigation remains closed to vessels that have an air draught of 9ft 0ins / 2.74m or greater at Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge on the Weaver Navigation due to a mechanical failure on the bridge motor.

Our specialist contractors have assessed the fault and are establishing a method of repair.

A further update will be provided by Friday 3 June.

20/05/2022 14:24

Please be advised navigation remains closed to vessels that have an air draught of 9ft 0ins / 2.74m or greater at Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge on the Weaver Navigation due to a mechanical failure on the bridge motor.

Our specialist contractors have assessed the fault and are establishing a method of repair.

A further update will be provided by Friday 27 May.

Description

Please be advised a navigation restriction is required at Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge on the Weaver Navigation on vessels that have an air draught of 9ft 0ins / 2.74m or greater due to a mechanical failure on the bridge motor.

Our specialist contractors are due to site to assess the fault and to establish a means of repair.

A further update will be provided on Friday 20 May.

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