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Between Bridge 118 and Bridge 119

Type: Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Lancaster Canal

From: 30 April 2026, 8am

To: 30 April 2026, 6pm inclusive

Region: North West

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Location

Closest waterwayLancaster Canal
Starts atBridge 118, Hest Bank Bridge
Ends atBridge 119, Hatlex Bridge

Description

Original 16 April 2026, 5:11pm

The towpath will be closed between Bridge 118 and Bridge 119 on the Lancaster Canal from 8am until 6pm on Thursday 30th April.

Third party contractors are replacing a telegraph pole mid-length between Hestbank Hotel Bridge & Hatlex Lane Bridge.

There will be signage for a diversion via the Coastal Road, but the towpath will remain open from Bridge 119 north, and the access is stepped.

Please take care and listen to advice given from contractors.

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