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Handcocks Swing Bridge

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Leeds & Liverpool Canal

From: 27 August 2025, 10:42am

To: 28 August 2025, 3:14pm inclusive

Region: North West

Reason: Repair

Subject to review on: 28 August 2025

Location

Closest waterwayLeeds & Liverpool Canal
Starts atBridge 9, Handcocks Swing Bridge
Ends atBridge 9, Handcocks Swing Bridge

Descriptions

Update 27 August 2025, 3:42pm

Following today's road traffic incident, the canal remains closed to boats.

Our contractors are already on site and are in the process of sourcing and installing a replacement barrier.

We understand this closure may cause inconvenience and appreciate your patience and cooperation while we carry out these urgent repairs.

A further update will be provided tomorrow

Original 27 August 2025, 10:44am

The navigation is currently closed at Bridge 9, Handcocks Swing Bridge on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal due to a vehicle strike.

Our local team have been informed and are in attendance.

An update will be provided later today.

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