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West Park Bridge 5. Multi-use footbridge connecting West Park to Broad Street in Long Eaton.

Type: Navigation and Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Erewash Canal

From: 27 February 2026, 8am

To: 13 March 2026, 4pm inclusive

Region: East Midlands

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Programme: Winter works

Location

Closest waterwayErewash Canal
Starts atLock 61 - Long Eaton
Ends atFixed Weir 5A
Upstream winding holeDerby Road Bridge 6, Winding hole
Downstream winding holeTamworth Road Bridge 3, Winding Hole

Description

Original 16 September 2025, 2:17pm

A navigation and towpath closure is required to facilitate the removal of the existing footbridge, in preparation for its replacement with a modern, curving footbridge which will open up and enhance the canal and local area. This is a government-funded, local authority delivered project. We have worked closely with the local authority to reduce the impact on navigation during construction. Originally, these works were scheduled to take place over three separate stoppages. However, they can now be completed within a single two-week stoppage, supplemented by two additional navigation restrictions. These restrictions may result in boats being held for a maximum of four hours.

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