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Cheswold High Bridge - Structure failure

Type: Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Sheffield & South Yorkshire Nav

From: 27 July 2024, 5:12pm

To: On-going

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Repair

Subject to review on: 30 October 2026

Location

Closest waterwaySheffield & South Yorkshire Nav
Starts atDoncaster Cheswold High Bridge
Ends atDoncaster Lock

Descriptions

Update 30 September 2026, 3:51pm

Contractors are looking to be on site in October to assist with the current condition of the bridge. Should we hear any further information, we will update the notice.

Update 5 June 2026, 3:26pm

We have just been informed that the bridge has now collapsed on the side closest to HMP Doncaster.

Doncaster Council is currently enforcing a footpath closure in the area.

Please can boaters in the area be aware and avoid the bridge.

This notice will be updated on Monday, no later that 17:00

Original 1 May 2025, 4:14pm

The towpath is currently closed due to structural damage to Cheswold Bridge, making it unsafe for use at this time.

We will provide updates once repairs have been scheduled.

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