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Ferry Lane Gas Pipeline Bridge 4C, near Skellingthorpe

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Fossdyke Canal

From: 31 January 2026, 10pm

To: 8 March 2026, 6am inclusive

Region: East Midlands

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Location

Closest waterwayFossdyke Canal
Starts atBridge 4C, Gas Pipe Bridge
Ends atBridge 4C, Gas Pipe Bridge

Description

Original 18 December 2025, 8:41am

IES Utilities Group are undertaking the removal of a redundant gas pipe and bridge spanning the Fossdyke Canal and adjacent Railway at Bridge 4C, Gas Pipe Bridge, Skellingthorpe.  This work will be undertaken between the 31st January 2026 and 8th March 2026 from 10 pm to 6 am.  There will be restrictions on the following dates to move materials, erect scaffolding, lift the bridge and pipework.

  • 31/01/2026
  • 14/02/2026
  • 21/02/2026
  • 28/02/2026
  • 07/03/2026

The towpath and navigation will remain open during the day, however, there may be delays of up to 20 minutes.  Pedestrians may need to be escorted through the works.  Please be aware of increased activity in the area.        

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