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Bridge 1B, Lyons Bridge to Lock 1, Poolstock Locks

Type: Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Leigh Branch (L&L Canal)

From: 1 July 2025, 4:32pm

To: On-going

Region: North West

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Subject to review on: 4 September 2025

Location

Closest waterwayLeigh Branch (L&L Canal)
Starts atBridge 1B, Lyons Bridge
Ends atLock 1, Top Lock, Leigh Branch

Descriptions

Update 10 July 2025, 9:21am

The towpath remains closed between Bridge 1B, Lyons Bridge and Lock 1, Poolstock Locks on the Leigh Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal due to a partial collapse of a third party owned building.

The local authority have installed barriers to ensure the safety of our customers whilst conversations continue between the third parties.

Whilst canal navigation remains open, please pass through the area with care and listen to any advice that may be given onsite.

Due to the integrity of the third party building and the process involved, this could be a slow process. An update will be provided by Thursday 4 September.

Original 1 July 2025, 4:34pm

The towpath is closed between Bridge 1B, Lyons Bridge and Lock 1, Poolstock Locks on the Leigh Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal due to a partial collapse of a third party owned building.

The local authority have installed barriers to ensure the safety of our customers.

Whilst navigation remains open, please pass through the area with care and listen to any advice that may be given onsite.

An update will be provided by Thursday 10 July.

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