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Bridge 5A To Bridge 6

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Leigh Branch (L&L Canal)

From: 5 June 2026, 3:02pm

To: On-going

Region: North West

Reason: Maintenance

Subject to review on: 8 June 2026

Location

Closest waterwayLeigh Branch (L&L Canal)
Starts atBridge 5, Smiths Bridge
Ends atBridge 6, Gerrards Br.

Description

Original 5 June 2026, 3:01pm

Navigation is currently restricted between Bridge 5A and Bridge 6 on the Leigh Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal due to subsidence on the towpath side of the canal.

Whilst navigation remains open, we politely request all customers to navigate through the area with extreme care, proceeding at very slow speed with engines on idle when passing.

Please note that the winding hole is temporarily out of use during this time.

We appreciate your cooperation and patience while this situation is being monitored.

A further update will be provided on or before Monday, 8 June.

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