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West Park to Broad Street Footbridge 5

Type: Navigation Restriction and Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Erewash Canal

From: 26 May 2026, 7am

To: 21 June 2026, 6pm inclusive

Region: East Midlands

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Location

Closest waterwayErewash Canal
Starts atBridge 5, West Park
Ends atBridge 5, West Park

Description

Original 7 May 2026, 1:28pm

Contractors, working on behalf of the Local Highway Authority, will be crane lifting a new replacement bridge into position, at West Park to Broad Street Footbridge 5 near Long Eaton between Tuesday, 26th May at 7:00am and Sunday, 21st June at 6:00pm.

The towpath will be closed for these works.  The navigation could face delays of up to 4 hours during working hours.  There will be signage placed at Long Eaton Lock and Golden Brook which will provide the name and phone numbers for two on-site members of staff, they will give an indication of the expected delay or clear the navigation to allow boat passage, please call the numbers provided on arrival.

Please be aware of increased activity in the area and follow any advice given and proceed with care.

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