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CLOSED - Bridge 212, Idle Swing Bridge

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Leeds & Liverpool Canal

From: 26 April 2026, 3:50pm

To: On-going

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Boating Incident

Subject to review on: 30 April 2026

Location

Closest waterwayLeeds & Liverpool Canal
Starts atBridge 212, Idle Swing Bridge
Ends atBridge 212, Idle Swing Bridge

Descriptions

Update 27 April 2026, 12:30pm

Notice – Bridge 212 (Idle Swing Bridge), Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Please be advised that Bridge 212 (Idle Swing Bridge) on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal is currently closed following a boat collision.

As a result, both the bridge and navigation are closed until further notice. Boaters are advised to avoid this section of the canal and plan their journeys accordingly.

Our team will be attending site to carry out a full inspection and assess the extent of the damage. Further updates will be provided as soon as more information becomes available.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your cooperation. Canal & River Trust

Original 26 April 2026, 3:49pm

Please be advised that Bridge 212 (Idle Swing Bridge) on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal is currently closed due to a boat collision. As a result, both the bridge and navigation in this area are closed until further notice. Boaters are advised to avoid this section of the canal and plan their journeys accordingly. Our teams are assessing the situation, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your cooperation.

Canal & River Trust

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