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Keadby Rail Drawbridge - fixed

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Stainforth & Keadby Canal

From: 20 April 2026, 8:56am

To: 20 April 2026, 1:52pm inclusive

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Repair

Location

Closest waterwayStainforth & Keadby Canal
Starts atBridge 83, Keadby Rail Drawbridge
Ends atBridge 83, Keadby Rail Drawbridge

Descriptions

Update 20 April 2026, 1:52pm

The fault has been fixed and the bridge is now operational again.

Original 20 April 2026, 9am

Keadby Rail Drawbridge is closed for navigation due to a pintle bolt which has sheared meaning the bridge cannot be opened.

The bridge will be assessed today and this notice will be updated on Tuesday the 21st of April.

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