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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 4:32 pm

To: On-going

Region: North West

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Subject to review on: 10 July 2025

Location

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

Description

Original 1 July 2025 4:34 pm

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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