Descriptions
Update 13 July 2026, 2:18pm
Navigation remains restricted between Bridge 5A and Bridge 6 on the Leigh Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal due to subsidence on the towpath side.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the subsidence and assess any ground movement, with surveys being undertaken twice a week. During this period, our engineers will continue to closely monitor the site and review the results of the surveys.
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 unavailable while this work is ongoing.
A further update will be provided on or before Monday, 27 July.
Update 29 June 2026, 3:29pm
Navigation remains restricted between Bridge 5A and Bridge 6 on the Leigh Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal due to subsidence on the towpath side.
Investigations are currently underway to determine the cause of the subsidence and assess any ground movement, with surveying due to commence next week. During this period, our engineers will continue to closely monitor the site.
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 unavailable while this work is ongoing.
A further update will be provided on or before Monday, 13 July.
Update 15 June 2026, 3:17pm
Navigation remains 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.
Further investigations are required to establish the cause of the subsidence and any ground movement. This includes surveying the area, checking the canal bed, and carrying out ground assessments.
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 unavailable while this work is ongoing.
A further update will be provided on or before Monday, 29 June.
Update 8 June 2026, 2:11pm
Navigation remains 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.
Our engineers are currently on site carrying out investigations to determine the cause and identify an appropriate method of repair.
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,15 June.
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.
