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Bridge 187 Warehouse Swing Bridge

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Leeds & Liverpool Canal

From: 4 February 2026, 10:11am

To: On-going

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Repair

Subject to review on: 9 February 2026

Location

Closest waterwayLeeds & Liverpool Canal
Starts atBridge 187, Warehouse Swing Bridge
Ends atBridge 187, Warehouse Swing Bridge

Descriptions

Update 6 February 2026, 3:57pm

We have been advised that there is an issue with the supply of electricity to the bridge and Northern Powergrid is currently investigating the cause, which appears to be away from the bridge. Once they have located the fault, they will carry out a repair to restore the supply.

This notice will be updated on Monday, 9th February, no later than 16:00

Original 4 February 2026, 10:54am

Bridge 187, Warehouse Swing Bridge is currently inoperable due to an issue with the power supply to the unit. Our Mechanical and Engineering team is due on site as soon as possible to investigate the cause of the issue and carry out repairs.

This notice will be updated once the fault has been repaired, or if there is any further information in the meantime.

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