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Bridge 56 Kirkless Hall Bridge to Lock 71

Type: Towpath Restriction

Waterway(s): Leeds & Liverpool Canal

From: 15 October 2026, 8am

To: 30 October 2026, 6pm inclusive

Region: North West

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Location

Closest waterwayLeeds & Liverpool Canal
Starts atLock 71, Lock 7
Ends atBridge 56, Kirkless Hall Bridge

Description

Original 14 October 2026, 4:37pm

Third-party contractors will be on site between Bridge 56 Kirkless Hall Bridge and Lock 71 on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal to carry out emergency gas leak repairs.

The works will take place from 8am on Thursday 15 October until 6pm on Friday 30 October 2026.

Please approach the area with caution, follow any instructions given by the contractors on site and be aware of any vehicle movements along the towpath.

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