Sutton Weaver
Parish Council
Sutton Weaver is a small village and civil parish situated between the towns of Frodsham and Runcorn on the A56, it is part of the Marbury Ward in the unitary authority of Cheshire West.
The “Weaver” affix comes from the river Weaver and may have been first added when the railway station opened in 1869, to avoid confusion with another village called Sutton in (now) Cheshire East.
Sutton Weaver has approximately 220 houses.
The Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge is situated on the A56 between the village of Sutton Weaver and the town of Frodsham. The present bridge was constructed in 1926 and is a vital transport link across the river Weaver. The bridge, which carries an estimated 20,000 vehicles per day, had major works to upgrade it in 2014, at a cost in excess of £4.5 million.
The Famous “Danny” the SS Daniel Adamson is moored by the Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge from Easter to late September.
Public Notices
A56 Chester Road - Road closure week of 1st September 19.00-06.00
Published: August 27, 2026
Carriageway maintenance works which will require a road closure.
Please see the key details of the works below:
Location: A56 Chester Road, Sutton Weaver (between the junction with A533 Southern Expressway and Station Road)
Dates: Week commencing 1st September 2026
Work Hours: 19:00 – 06:00
What to expect during these works
Vehicle access: Road will be closed to through traffic while being worked on. Access for residents and businesses will be maintained when it is safe to do so. Please speak directly to the team on site if you require access; there may be short delays while the site is made safe for vehicles to pass.
Pedestrians: We will endeavour to maintain pedestrian access throughout the works.
Parking: We kindly ask that vehicles are not parked on these roads during working hours. Works cannot be completed in areas right next to parked cars.
Drying time: The material used remains wet for one to two hours after being laid. Please allow time for the surface to fully harden before walking or driving on it.
Noise: There may be some noise during working hours due to mandatory vehicle reversing alarms.
Weather: All works are weather-dependent and are subject to change.
Staying informed
On site information boards: Information boards on-site will be updated with the specific dates and times.
Live updates: For the official diversion routes and live tracking, please visit the Council’s roadworks map: https://cwacvi.symology.net/en-gb
Contact & Feedback: For further information or to give feedback, please visit Highways | Cheshire West and Chester Council
We apologise in advance for any inconvenience these works may cause and appreciate your patience while we complete these improvements.
Public Rights Notice 2024-25
Published: June 6, 2025
Provision of Public Rights 2024-25
Murdishaw Crossing Update
Published: January 28, 2025
In October 2023 Highways England installed the new A533 Expressway
bridge over the M56 motorway. During its construction the Parish Council
approached Highways England asking if they would provide a permanent
pedestrian crossing over the A533 to the Murdishaw shopping area. This
they agreed to do by way of funding. It was explained that the area
concerned belonged to Halton Borough Council and they said they would
communicate with them. This dragged on for over 2 years with no
communication from Halton Borough Council, despite numerous efforts.
As a result your Parish Council asked Esther McVey MP for assistance
and the above PDF is the result.
