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Bridge 1, Sowerby Bridge, Tuel Lane - Tunnel Inspection

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Rochdale Canal

From: 27 October 2026, 8am

To: 29 October 2026, 5pm inclusive

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Location

Closest waterwayRochdale Canal
Starts atBridge 1A, Tower Hill Bridge
Ends atBridge 1A, Tower Hill Bridge

Description

Original 7 October 2026, 2:12pm

There will be a navigation restriction in place from Tuesday 27th October to Thursday 29th October at Bridge 1a to allow JBA Consulting Ltd to carry out an inspection on the tunnel on behalf of Calderdale Council. May skippers of all crafts please slow down ands approach the area with caution. There may be delays of up to 30 minutes experienced while equipment is moved or contractors are undertaking tasks.

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