SWING bridge openings at rush hour have caused misery for motorists across Warrington this morning.

The Chester Road, London Road and Knutsford Road bridges were shut for a passing boat at around 8am.

Long queues were reported as a result through the Bridge Foot, Stockton Heath and Chester Road areas.

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Bridge operator Peel Ports is required to limit the number rush hours openings to less than 100 times a year - with the latest available figures for 2017 standing at 45 closures.