Decaying swing bridge, Manchester Ship Canal, London road (A49), Stockton Heath, Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK, WA4 6RW
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5418 x 3515 px | 45.9 x 29.8 cm | 18.1 x 11.7 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
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Manchester Ship Canal, London road (A49) swingbridge, Stockton Heath, Warrington, Cheshire, EnglandMore information:
Stockton Heath swing bridge set for refurbishment Thursday, 10 March 2022, more at https://www.warrington.gov.uk/news/stockton-heath-swing-bridge-set-refurbishment Plans continue to develop for the full refurbishment of Stockton Heath swing bridge, with works targeted to take place next year. The works will involve Peel Ports investing around £6million in undertaking a complete structural, mechanical, electrical refurbishment and repainting programme to improve the longevity of this key asset. The swing bridge, across the Manchester Ship Canal, links Stockton Heath village to the town centre and the north. Peel Ports and Warrington Borough Council are in advanced discussions for the major refurbishment works to begin in April 2023. This date has been chosen in order to ensure that there is sufficient time for preparations to be made for these works, to ensure that their impact can be mitigated as much as possible. However, it is clear that these essential works will cause considerable disruption, and both Peel Ports and the council feel it is vital to give as much warning time as possible of the planned works. The chosen start date will also ensure that the majority of the works are undertaken during more favourable weather conditions. In addition, the inclusion of the summer holidays in the works period (where traffic flows and associated disruption will also be reduced), aims to minimise disruption to children travelling to and from school. Peel Ports estimate that the works will take approximately nine months to complete and have ensured 12 months’ notice to communicate this so bridge users can make alternative arrangements during this time. Their appointed contractor has looked at all options to undertake these works while maintaining some access for people to cross the bridge. However, due to the extent of the refurbishment, the works can only be carried out safely with the bridge being completely closed to all users, including pedestrians, cyclists