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: 26 July 2026

Location

Closest waterway	Sheffield & South Yorkshire Nav
Starts at	Doncaster Cheswold High Bridge
Ends at	Doncaster Lock

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

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.