Bridge 81, Potters Brook

Type: Navigation and Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Lancaster Canal

From: 30 July 2026, 10:50am

To: On-going

Region: North West

Reason: Vehicle Incident

Subject to review on: 31 July 2026

Location

Closest waterway	Lancaster Canal
Starts at	Winding Hole - Richmond's Basin
Ends at	Bridge 83, Hay Carr Bridge
Upstream winding hole	Bridge 80
Downstream winding hole	Bridge 84

Navigation and towpath is currently closed at Bridge 81 Potters Brooke on the Lancaster Canal due to a vehicle strike which has caused severe damage.

Our engineers have been informed and are on their way to site to carry out inspections and a plan for repair.

In the meantime, boats can turn around at the winding holes at Bridge 80 (South) or Bridge 84 (North)

An update will be provided on or before Friday 31 July.