Ellesmere Port Lower Basin

Detail

From Date: 26/11/2018 08:00

To Date: 01/02/2019 17:00 inclusive

Type: Navigation Restriction

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterway: Shropshire Union Canal

Starts at: Lock 1, Whitby Bottom Wide Lock

Ends at: Lock 1, Whitby Bottom Wide Lock

Upstream winding hole: Above Stanney Mill Bridge 141

Downstream winding hole: Ellesmere Port Lower Basin

Description

Third party contractors will be carrying out repairs and refurbishment to the Lower Basin Swing Bridge.

The canal will remain open but restricted due to the use of a floating pontoon.  All boat traffic should slow down, approach the bridge with caution and be prepared to stop if requested.  Short delays up to 15 minutes may be necessary for contractors to move the floating pontoon.

(Works will take place on Monday to Friday only with a 2 week shut-down over Christmas)