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Bridge 17, Loco Lift bridge, located Quay Street, Huddersfield

Type: Navigation and Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Huddersfield Broad Canal

From: 11 January 2027, 8am

To: 8 February 2027, 4pm inclusive

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Repair

Programme: Winter works

Location

Closest waterwayHuddersfield Broad Canal
Starts atBridge 17, Quay Street Loco Liftbridge
Ends atBridge 17, Quay Street Loco Liftbridge
Upstream winding holeAspley Basin
Downstream winding holeAnchor Street Winding Hole

Description

Original 24 September 2026, 10:26am

We will be carrying out essential works to replace the lift bridge chains, helping to maintain the safe and reliable operation of the bridge. To enable these works to be completed safely, the navigation and towpath will be closed for the duration of the works.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience while this essential maintenance is completed.

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