Cantilever hold-ups to continue

MAINTENANCE work on Warrington’s Cantilever high level bridge over the Manchester Ship Canal is set to continue until September 7 – prolonging the lengthy traffic hold-ups currently frustrating many motorists.
Originally, the work was due to be completed by August 17 and necessitated one-way traffic during the day and complete closure of the carriageway for four nights.
But now the borough council has announced that restrictions on the bridge will continue until September 7 – including two more full closures at night.
Footpaths on the bridge are also affected by the closures.
Signs will be displayed when the bridge is closed and single land traffic during the day will continue to be controlled by traffic lights.
Access is under the control of the contractor.
The alternative route for vehicles travelling westbound on B5156 Station Road is via Wash Lane, A5061 Knutsford Road, A50 Kingsway South, A50 Knutsford Road, Hunts Lane and Ackers Road.
For vehicles travelling eastbound on the B5156 Station Road, the alternative route is via A50 Knutsford Road, Hunts Lane and Ackers Road.
Alternative route for vehicles travelling westbound on Ackers Road is via the A56 Grappenhall Road, A49 London Road, A49 Wilderspool Causeway, A5061 Knutsford Road and Wash Lane.
The alternative route for vehicles travelling eastbound on Ackers Road will be via Hunts Lane, A50 Knutsford Road, B5156 Station Road.
The structural maintenance work is being carried out by the Manchester Ship Canal Company.
Hold ups are causing congestion on Kingsway South and on the A50 Knutsford Road, near the swing bridge because of motorists diverting to avoid the high level bridge.