06/10/2026
As per the report from Warrington Guardian, please see information concerning the inspection of Sign Bridges: -
Four Warrington bridges to close for overnight inspections
FOUR bridges in Warrington are set to close temporarily for inspections.
Warrington Borough Council announced the closures, which will affect the Cantilever Bridge, the Chester Road Swing Bridge, the Northwich Road Swing Bridge, and the Knutsford Road Swing Bridge.
The closures will be enacted under a temporary order in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
The inspections will be carried out in phases beginning with the Cantilever Bridge on October 5, from 7pm to 6am on October 6.
The Chester Road Swing Bridge will close from midnight to 5.30am from October 13 to October 15.
Next, the Northwich Road Swing Bridge will be closed from midnight to 5.30am from October 20 to October 22.
Finally, the Knutsford Road Swing Bridge will be shut from midnight to 5.30am from October 27 to October 29.
Alternative routes have been provided for each bridge closure.
For the Cantilever Bridge, traffic can divert via Knutsford Road, Wilderspool Causeway, London Road, and Grappenhall Road.
For the Chester Road Swing Bridge, the alternative route is via Chester Road, Wilderspool Causeway, Walton Road, and Walton New Road.
Traffic normally using the Northwich Road Swing Bridge is advised to take Wilderspool Causeway, Chester Road, Walton New Road, Walton Road, and London Road.
For the Knutsford Road Swing Bridge, the diversion is via Knutsford Road, Wilderspool Causeway, London Road, Grappenhall Road, and Chester Road.