Sutton Weaver swing bridge
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Sutton Weaver swing bridge by Chris Allen as part of the Geograph project.
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Sutton Weaver swing bridge
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 8 Feb 2014
This bridge, built in 1924, is having a £4.5 million makeover by the Canal & River Trust - the charity that replaced British Waterways Board. The contrast between the painted section and the untouched section is quite stark. It is expected to reopen the bridge in summer 2014.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.304812
Longitude
-2.699408