Bridge 71, Porters Footbridge, near Congleton, Macclesfield Canal
Detail
From Date: 05/02/2018 08:00
To Date: 02/03/2018 16:00 inclusive
Type: Navigation Closure
Reason: Repair
Is the towpath closed? No
Location
Closest waterway: Macclesfield Canal
Starts at: Bridge 71, Porters Footbridge
Ends at: Bridge 71, Porters Footbridge
Upstream winding hole: Between Bridges 63 and 64
Downstream winding hole: Between Bridges 71 and 72
Description
Works to undertake repairs to the East and West abutments of Bridge 71.
It was originally expected these works could be completed without the need for a closure. However, it is now necessary to install portadams, and to de-water the section of canal under the bridge, in order for the works to be carried out safely.
The closure is timed to tie-in with others in the area and the navigational window on 3rd and 4th February will still take place.