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Bridge 17a to Bridge 18

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Leeds & Liverpool Canal

From: 30 June 2026, 11:50am

To: On-going

Region: North West

Reason: Boating Incident

Subject to review on: 2 July 2026

Location

Closest waterwayLeeds & Liverpool Canal
Starts atBridge 17A, Lollies Bridge
Ends atBridge 18, Lydiate Hill bridge

Description

Original 30 June 2026, 11:42am

Please be advised that navigation is restricted between Bridge 17a and Bridge 18 on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, due to a sunken craft.

Contractors have been informed however we are currently unable to advise a timeframe for its removal.

Navigation remains open to narrow boats, however, wide beam vessels will not be able to pass

An update will be provided on or before Thursday, 2 July.     

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