Whint Bridge

Background

Whint Footbridge (structure ref: 252) is a 3-span simply supported steel footbridge that carries a Public Right of Way (PRoW ref 638) over the Black Brook Canal in Sankey Valley. At it's last inspection there were significant structural problems identified and it was recommended that the footbridge be replaced. 

The new bridge will be installed early in 2026 and replaced with a two-metre wide, 17-metre-long compliant steel pedestrian bridge, painted to match similar structures within Sankey Valley Country Park.

Its delivery is supported by the Liverpool City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) - covering off-site fabrication, painting, demolition, foundation widening, and installation of the new footbridge.

Schedule of demolition works:

• Mon 17 & Tues 18 Nov: Site mobilisation and installation of steel protection plates to safeguard underground services.
• Wed 19 & Thurs 20 Nov: Demolition of the existing bridge and removal of materials.
• Fri 21 Nov: Site demobilisation and removal of protection plates.

To ensure public safety, the Public Right of Way through the area has been closed under a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) for the duration of the works.