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Bridge 4, Foxton swing bridge

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Market Harborough Arm (GU Cnl)

From: 28 December 2025, 4:05pm

To: 29 December 2025, 2:50pm inclusive

Region: East Midlands

Reason: Repair

Location

Closest waterwayMarket Harborough Arm (GU Cnl)
Starts atBridge 4, Foxton Swingbridge
Ends atBridge 4, Foxton Swingbridge

Descriptions

Update 29 December 2025, 2:47pm

The fault has now been repaired and the swing bridge is operational once again. The navigation is open to traffic.

Original 28 December 2025, 4:08pm

We have had to close Foxton Swing Bridge due to a fault. We will be on site tomorrow morning to assess the damage and determine what repairs are required. Please do not use the bridge until the repairs have been completed.

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