The bridge was closed in September 2016 for three months while necessary repairs were made to the lifting sections, walkways and approaches.

The Ouse Swing Bridge was built as part of the Selby Bypass and was eventually opened in 2005. Ten years on, re-surfacing of the bridge was required.

Chiswick Flyover is situated at the end of the M4, joining the motorway to the A4, a main arterial route carrying thousands of vehicles into Central London each day.