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Bridge 79, Cockerham Road Bridge

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Lancaster Canal

From: 20 January 2026, 8am

To: 20 January 2026, 5pm inclusive

Region: North West

Reason: Inspections

Location

Closest waterwayLancaster Canal
Starts atBridge 79, Cockerham Road Bridge
Ends atBridge 79, Cockerham Road Bridge

Description

Original 18 December 2025, 4:41pm

As part of the National Underwater Bridge Inspection Project, we will be carrying out in-water inspection with divers in the water at Bridge 79, Cockerham Road Bridge on the Lancaster Canal on Tuesday 20th January 2026 from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

To be able to inspect the bridge, safety equipment will be in place, and we request all customers to approach the area with caution and be prepared to stop to allow any safety equipment to be moved out the way for safe passage.

Please listen and take instruction from contractors on site.We anticipate a wait of no longer than 30 minutes.

Please listen to any advice that may be given onsite.

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