Between Bridge 7 & Bridge 8

Type: Towpath Closure

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

From: 28 September 2026, 4pm

To: On-going

Region: North West

Reason: Vegetation

Subject to review on: 29 September 2026

Location

Closest waterway	Rufford Branch (L&L Canal)
Starts at	Bridge No.7, Chapel Bridge
Ends at	Bridge 8, Town Meadow Swing Bridge

The towpath is closed between Bridge 7 and Bridge 8, on the Rufford Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal due to a fallen tree.

Contractors have been instructed to attend the site and carry out the necessary works to safely remove the tree.

An update will be provided tomorrow, Tuesday 29 September.