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West Park Bridge 5, 100m downstream of Long Eaton Lock 61

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Erewash Canal

From: 11 November 2025, 8am

To: 12 November 2025, 5pm inclusive

Region: East Midlands

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Location

Closest waterwayErewash Canal
Starts atBridge 5, West Park
Ends atBridge 5, West Park

Description

Original 28 October 2025, 2:22pm

The Local Authority have organised for contractors to remove vegetation from the canal edge, utilising a tugboat and hopper, to facilitate access and the construction of a new footbridge 100 metres downstream of Long Eaton Lock 61, along the Erewash Canal between 8:00am on Tuesday 11th November and 5:00pm on Wednesday 12th November.

Please be aware of increased activity and follow any guidance given by site staff.

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