Descriptions
Update 18 September 2025, 2:06pm
Our team has visited the site to assess potential repair methods, and a second visit is scheduled in the coming weeks to finalise the materials required for the works.
Once all necessary materials are confirmed and available, we will be in a position to schedule a date to begin the essential repairs to the bridge panels.
A further update will be provided on or before Thursday, 2 October.
Update 4 September 2025, 2:44pm
Unfortunately our teams have been delayed with other emergency works and continue developing a method of repair to the damaged bridge panels.
Our teams will be onsite from next week and an update will be provided on or before Thursday, 18 September.
Original 22 August 2025, 1:30pm
The towpath over Bridge 71, Porters Footbridge, on the Macclesfield Canal is currently closed to all users due to damage to the bridge panels.
Our team is aware of the issue, and a repair method is being organised.
We will provide a further update on or before Thursday 4 September.
