Work to begin on Acton Swing Bridge, between Acton Bridge and Bartington, near Northwich
£1.5 million deck repairs to Acton Swing Bridge near Northwich will begin on 23 January 2017.
The work has been arranged by the Canal & River Trust and is being funded by Cheshire West and Chester Council. Contractors, Kier, will carry out the repairs, which are expected to be complete by July 2017.
The 84-year old bridge carries the A49 over the River Weaver.
The works will deliver a fully refurbished bridge deck, including strengthening works to the underside of the bridge as well as improvements to the bridge appearance.
During the works, the towpath underneath the bridge and the pedestrian walkway over the bridge will remain open as far as is reasonably practicable.
While the works take place the traffic over the bridge will be restricted to one lane which will be operated by traffic lights.
A height restriction up to 2.5m for boats will also be in place underneath the bridge between 23 January 2017 and 31 March 2017 and the bridge will not be able to swing during these times.
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