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Barnton Tunnel to Saltersford Small Middle Lock

Type: Towpath Restriction

Waterway(s): Trent & Mersey Canal, Weaver Navigation

From: 23 October 2026, 8am

To: 23 October 2026, 5pm inclusive

Region: North West

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Locations

Closest waterwayWeaver Navigation
Starts atSaltersford Small Lock (Disused)
Ends atSaltersford Small Lock (Disused)
Closest waterwayTrent & Mersey Canal
Starts atBarnton Tunnel
Ends atBarnton Tunnel

Description

Original 13 October 2026, 10:29am

Third-party contractors will be on site between Barnton Tunnel West Portal on the Trent & Mersey Canal and the disused Saltersford Small Middle Lock on the Weaver Navigation to undertake telegraph pole replacements.

The works will take place between 8 am and 5 pm on Friday, 23 October 2026.

Although the towpath remains open throughout the works, customers are asked to approach the area with caution and follow any instructions provided by the contractors on site.

There may be a short delay whilst equipment is moved out of the way.

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