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Bridge 75, Ratcliffe Bridge

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Lancaster Canal

From: 4 November 2025, 9am

To: 8 November 2025, 9am inclusive

Region: North West

Reason: Vehicle Incident

Location

Closest waterwayLancaster Canal
Starts atBridge 75, Ratcliffe Bridge
Ends atBridge 75, Ratcliffe Bridge

Descriptions

Update 6 November 2025, 4:40pm

The navigation and towpath remains closed at Bridge 75, Ratcliffe Bridge, on the Lancaster Canal.

Our teams are currently on site removing the remaining blocks and railings that fell into the navigation following a vehicle impact with the bridge.

These works are expected to be completed by tomorrow, with the navigation due to reopen on Saturday, 8th November.

Original 4 November 2025, 9:45am

The navigation and towpath is currently closed at Bridge 75, Ratcliffe Bridge, on the Lancaster Canal due to a vehicle strike.

Our local team have been informed and are in attendance.

An update will be provided on or before Thursday 6 November.

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