Grand Union Canal, Bridge 209B, towpath closure and navigation restriction

Detail

From Date: 02/01/2018 06:00

To Date: 02/02/2018 17:00 inclusive

Type: Towpath Closure

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Is the towpath closed? Yes

Location

Closest waterway: Grand Union Canal

Starts at: Bridge 209B, Augustus Close

Ends at: Bridge 209B, Augustus Close

Description

Hounslow Highways will be replacing Bridge 209B, Augustus Close Footbridge. The towpath will be closed between The Ham and Augustus Close during this time.

Please follow diversion signs. The old bridge and new bridge will be moved over the canal by crane between 22nd – 24th January.

Navigation will be restricted while the bridge is being lifted by crane. Any lifts will take place 2 hours either side of low tide and may be for up to 30 minutes at any one time, a banksman will be present to advise whether it is safe to pass. Outside of these times navigation will be open.

For queries regarding the works call Hounslow Highways on 0208 583 2000