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Bridge 17 Loco Lift Bridge to Bridge 17a Aspley Basin Wash Wall Repairs

Type: Navigation Restriction and Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Huddersfield Broad Canal

From: 26 January 2026, 8am

To: 4 March 2026, 4pm inclusive

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Repair

Programme: Winter works

Location

Closest waterwayHuddersfield Broad Canal
Starts atBridge 17a, Aspley Basin
Ends atBridge 17, Quay Street Loco Liftbridge

Descriptions

Update 2 February 2026, 10:51am

We wanted to let you know that the planned works will take longer than expected due to a delay in receiving the specialist materials needed to continue. As a result, the current restriction will now remain in place until 4 March. Thank you for your patience.

Original 15 January 2026, 11:07am

A restriction is required to undertake wash wall repairs between Aspley Basin and Loco lift Bridge.  This work can be completed without dewatering the canal and so the navigation will remain open.  This restriction will be in place from 26 January to 13 February.   Please note, boats may be asked to wait while the site is made safe before passage.   The towpath will also be closed as part of this restriction.  A clearly signposted diversion will be in place.   The customer service block in Apsley Basin will remain open and accessible throughout the works.

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