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PLANNED CLOSURE - Bridge 181 Snaygill Swing Bridge

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Leeds & Liverpool Canal

From: 5 May 2026, 9:28am

To: 22 May 2026, 6pm inclusive

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Maintenance

Location

Closest waterwayLeeds & Liverpool Canal
Starts atBridge 181, Snaygill Swing Bridge
Ends atBridge 181, Snaygill Swing Bridge

Description

Original 27 April 2026, 9:30am

Notice – Bridge 181 (Snaygill Swing Bridge)

Please be advised that Bridge 181, Snaygill Swing Bridge, will be closed from Tuesday 5th May to Friday 22nd May. Essential works have been scheduled during this period, including pintle refurbishment and bearing replacement, due to ongoing difficulties with operating the bridge.

Throughout the duration of these works, the bridge will remain closed to all canal traffic.

Should the works be completed ahead of schedule, a further update will be issued to confirm reopening.

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