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Trent Port Basin, 450m downstream of Lady Bay Bridge 13

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): River Trent

From: 12 March 2026, 8am

To: 15 March 2026, 6pm inclusive

Region: East Midlands

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Location

Closest waterwayRiver Trent
Starts atRiver Trent - 009
Ends atRiver Trent - 009

Description

Original 25 February 2026, 4:24pm

A small footbridge is being crane lifted into position above the Trent Port Basin entrance. This will be undertaken in one day only within the 12th to 15th March weather window. A safety boat will be patrolling the northern bank to manage a safety exclusion zone. This operation will not directly affect the navigation, however, please be aware of increased activity and avoid the northern bank and port basin entrance. Please follow any advice from the safety boat crew and proceed with care.

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