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Bridge 5A, Railway Bridge, Rufford Branch

Type: Navigation Restriction

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

From: 24 August 2026, 8am

To: 24 August 2026, 6pm inclusive

Region: North West

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Location

Closest waterwayRufford Branch (L&L Canal)
Starts atBridge 5A, Railway Bridge
Ends atBridge 5A, Railway Bridge

Description

Original 30 July 2026, 8:44am

Third-party contractors will be onsite at Bridge 5A, Rufford Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal to complete an inspection of the bridge using a pontoon and scaffolding.

We request all customers to approach the area with caution and be prepared to stop to allow the pontoon and equipment to be moved out the way for safe passage.

Please listen and take instruction from contractors on site.

We anticipate a wait of no longer than 30 minutes.

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