Warrington's swing bridges set to open - delays expected

According to traffic monitoring service updates, the Kingsway Bridge (A50) at Latchford is due to open at 3.40pm, with the Bridge Foot crossing (A49) set to open at 3.45pm. <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
According to traffic monitoring service updates, the Kingsway Bridge (A50) at Latchford is due to open at 3.40pm, with the Bridge Foot crossing (A49) set to open at 3.45pm. (Image: Newsquest)
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DRIVERS are being warned of delays this afternoon, Friday, as all three of Warrington's swing bridges are scheduled to open.

According to traffic monitoring service updates, the Kingsway Bridge (A50) at Latchford is due to open at 3.40pm, with the Bridge Foot crossing (A49) set to open at 3.45pm.

The Walton swing bridge (A5060) on Chester Road is then scheduled to open at 3.50pm.

The openings are expected to temporarily halt traffic in both directions on the routes as vessels pass along the Manchester Ship Canal.

Motorists travelling through the town centre, Latchford, Stockton Heath and south Warrington are advised to allow extra time for their journeys or consider alternative routes where possible.

The bridge openings were listed on traffic monitoring systems.

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