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Bridge 31, Stone Chimney Bridge

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Lancaster Canal

From: 2 September 2025, 4pm

To: On-going

Region: North West

Reason: Repair

Subject to review on: 10 September 2025

Location

Closest waterwayLancaster Canal
Starts atBridge 31, Stone Chimney Bridge
Ends atBridge 31, Stone Chimney Bridge

Descriptions

Update 5 September 2025, 1:55pm

Our engineers have removed the overhanging masonry blocks from the top of the bridge and have installed concrete barriers on bridge to prevent vehicle access, allowing us to re-open our towpath.

Navigation remains closed at Bridge 31 whilst our specialist team complete the removal of the masonry blocks from the navigation.

We understand this closure may cause inconvenience and appreciate your patience and cooperation during this time.

A further update will be provided on Wednesday, 10 September.

Original 2 September 2025, 4:39pm

The towpath and navigation is currently closed at Bridge 31, Stone Chimney Bridge on the Lancaster Canal due to a vehicle strike. 

Our engineers have visited the site and assessed the damage and currently working on a method of repair.

An update will be provided on Friday 5 September.

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