Notice Archive / Town Swing Bridge
Navigation Restriction Notice from 5 February 2026 at 09:00 to Ongoing. Starting at Town Swing Bridge, ending at Town Swing Bridge.
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Summary
| Type | Navigation Restriction |
| Start Date | 5 February 2026 at 09:00 |
| End Date | Ongoing |
| Start Location | Town Swing Bridge |
| Ends Location | Town Swing Bridge |
Updates
6 March 2026 at 16:21
Navigation remains restricted to vessels with an air draught not exceeding 7ft 6ins (2.3m) at Town Swing Bridge on the Weaver Navigation, due to an ongoing electrical fault that is currently preventing the safe operation of the bridge.
We're expecting the invertors to arrive early next week. Once they're here, the team will get everything prepared and installed. After that, we'll carry out all the usual testing and safety checks so the bridge can be brought back into operation as soon as possible.
A further update will be provided on or before Friday 13 March.
27 February 2026 at 14:52
Navigation remains restricted to vessels with an air draught not exceeding 7ft 6ins (2.3m) at Town Swing Bridge on the Weaver Navigation, due to an ongoing electrical fault that is currently preventing the safe operation of the bridge.
Unfortunately, the delivery of the required bespoke electrical components has been delayed by the suppliers, and we are still awaiting these parts to complete the repair.
A further update will be provided on or before Friday 6 March.
19 February 2026 at 15:23
Navigation remains restricted to vessels with an air draught not exceeding 7ft 6ins (2.3m) at Town Swing Bridge on the Weaver Navigation, due to an ongoing electrical fault that is currently preventing the safe operation of the bridge.
We are still awaiting delivery of specialist bespoke components from our suppliers.
Unfortunately, this is taking longer than initially anticipated due to the nature of these bespoke parts, which we will update next week, when the components are expected to arrive.
A further update will be provided on or before 27 February.
12 February 2026 at 15:27
Following a test swing carried out today, our teams have identified a fault with one of the electrical components, which is currently preventing the bridge from being safely operated as normal.
Replacement parts have been ordered, and we are now awaiting confirmation of delivery timeframes from our supplier. During this period, navigation will be closed to vessels with an air draught greater than 7 ft 6 ins (2.3 m).
A further update will be provided on or before Thursday 19 February.
5 February 2026 at 10:45
Navigation is restricted to boats with an air draught no greater than 7ft 6ins / 2.3m at Town Swing Bridge on the Weaver Navigation due to an electrical fault which is currently preventing the bridge from being safely operated. Our teams are investigating further.
Navigation will be closed to vessels with air draught greater than 7ft 6ins / 2.3m during this time.
A further update will be provided on or before Thursday 12 February.