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CLOSED - Bridge 199, Micklethwaite Swing Bridge, Leeds & Liverpool

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Leeds & Liverpool Canal

From: 25 May 2026, 3pm

To: 27 May 2026, 10:51am inclusive

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Information

Location

Closest waterwayLeeds & Liverpool Canal
Starts atBridge 199, Micklethwaite Swing Bridge
Ends atBridge 199, Micklethwaite Swing Bridge

Descriptions

Update 27 May 2026, 10:51am

Now that temperatures have dropped the issue has been resolved and the swing bridge is back open for use as normal.

Update 26 May 2026, 11:19am

The swing bridge remains closed while we continue working to resolve the issue. Our team is investigating and carrying out the necessary actions to restore operation as soon as possible. We apologise for the inconvenience caused and will provide a further update by Wednesday 27th May 1:00pm

Original 25 May 2026, 3:14pm

15:00 Hours - Due to the extreme weather temperatures, unfortunately the swing bridge is currently inoperable. We are expecting the bridge to be back in operation once the temperatures drop. We will provide an update as soon as the bridge is operational again.

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