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Railway Bridge 2A, Saxilby

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Fossdyke Canal

From: 16 February 2026, 8am

To: 18 February 2026, 5pm inclusive

Region: East Midlands

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Location

Closest waterwayFossdyke Canal
Starts atBridge 2A, Saxilby Railway Bridge
Ends atBridge 2A, Saxilby Railway Bridge

Description

Original 9 February 2026, 3:27pm

Construction Marine Ltd, on behalf of Network Rail, will be carrying out brickwork repairs and corrosion treatment to the underside of Saxilby Railway Bridge 2A from 16th to 19th February between 8am and 5pm each day.   The team will be working from a pontoon with attached tower scaffolding.   Contractors will temporarily stop work to allow for the safe passage of both navigation and towpath users.  There may be some temporary delays of up to 20 minutes.  Please be aware of increased activity in the area and proceed with care.

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