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Swing Bridge 41 on the River Soar

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): River Soar

From: 21 May 2025 5:00 pm

To: On-going

Region: East Midlands

Reason: Vehicle Incident

Subject to review on: 19 December 2025

Location

Closest waterwayRiver Soar
Starts atBridge 41, Swing Bridge
Ends atBridge 41, Swing Bridge

Descriptions

Update 19 June 2025 5:43 pm

The start date for the repair to Swing Bridge 41 on the River Soar has not yet been confirmed.  

The navigation and towpath remain open, but please proceed with care.  

As soon as we have a confirmed start date, we will update this notice.

Original 21 May 2025 5:09 pm

Swing Bridge 41 on the River Soar has been hit by a vehicle, which has caused damage to the brick work.  

The navigation and towpath remain open, but please proceed with care.  

We have attended site and assessed the extent of the damage, but we do not yet have a start date for the required repairs.

As soon as we have a confirmed start date, we will update this notice.

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