Description
Original 1 May 2026, 9:28am
A navigation and towpath closure is required for replacement of the footbridge by North Yorkshire County Council.
Bridge 179C, Union Footbridge, Skipton
Type: Navigation and Towpath Closure
Waterway(s): Leeds & Liverpool Canal
From: 2 November 2026, 8am
To: 18 December 2026, 4pm inclusive
Region: Yorkshire and North East
Reason: 3rd Party Works
Programme: Winter works
Location
| Closest waterway | Leeds & Liverpool Canal |
| Starts at | Bridge 179C, Union Footbridge |
| Ends at | Bridge 179C, Union Footbridge |
| Upstream winding hole | Skipton Arm |
| Downstream winding hole | Farnhill Bridge |
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