Aldermaston Wharf Lift Bridge, Kennet & Avon

Detail

From Date: 06/04/2019 08:00

To Date: 28/02/2019 17:00 inclusive

Type: Navigation Restriction

Reason: Maintenance

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterway: Kennet & Avon Canal

Starts at: Bridge 28 (Lift Bridge)

Ends at: Bridge 28 (Lift Bridge)

Upstream winding hole: Tyle Mill 72ft Winding Hole

Downstream winding hole: Padworth 72ft Winding Hole

Updates

28/02/2019 10:20

The works at Aldermaston Lifting Bridge will now take place on the weekend of 13 and 14 April only.

Description

West Berkshire Council will be carrying out a major service at Aldermaston Wharf Lifting Bridge on
the weekend of Saturday 6 April and Sunday 7th April 2019.

The works will be carried out as normal with a full road closure and diversion route via Frouds Lane with the canal open to boat traffic and a temporary movable footbridge in place.

Boats may have to wait up to half an hour to pass through.