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Pontoon in navigation - 200m downstream of rail bridge 74

From: 19/03/25 15:34

To: 30/09/25 19:00 inclusive

Type: Navigation Restriction

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Location

Closest waterwaySheffield & South Yorkshire Nav
Starts atBridge 74, Railway
Ends atBridge 75

Descriptions

Update 01/05/2025 15:40

There is a navigation restriction and towpath closure as third-party contractors will be working in the waterway with a pontoon. The contractors are undertaking emergency flood embankment repairs on behalf of the Environment Agency. For users on the towpath - a diversion will be in place. For users on the waterway - please co-operate with requests from site staff. Boaters may be asked to wait up to 30 mins for a task to be completed.

Original 01/05/2025 15:37

A pontoon is being assembled on the towpath side of the canal. The pontoon will operate in this area for the next 6 months. Caution signs will be in place. Please proceed carefully in this area and co-operate with requests from site staff.

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