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Sandfield Bridge, Parkend Bridge, Sellars Bridge, Rea Bridge.

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Gloucester & Sharpness Canal

From: 20 January 2026, 8am

To: 21 January 2026, 6pm inclusive

Region: Wales and South West

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Location

Closest waterwayGloucester & Sharpness Canal
Starts atBridge 9-Sandfield Bridge
Ends atBridge 18, Rea Swing Bridge

Description

Original 7 January 2026, 10:23am

Please be advised that diving contractors will be carrying out underwater bridge inspections on the 20th and 21st of January 2026 at the below locations.   ·       20/01/2026 Bridge 9-Sandfield Bridge (AM) ·       20/01/2026 Parkend Bridge (PM) ·       21/01/2026 Sellars Bridge 17 (AM) ·       21/01/2026 Rea Bridge 18 (PM)   Inspections are planned when the G&S navigation is closed to non-commercial traffic on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.   Please note that there may be delays of up to a maximum of 30 minutes for commercial customers between the posted dates whilst sections of inspections are completed and dive teams re-positioned.

You are welcome to contact us at [email protected] or 03030 404040 if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.

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