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Gas Pipe Bridge 8, Leicester

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): River Soar

From: 26 October 2026, 8am

To: 13 November 2026, 6pm inclusive

Region: East Midlands

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Location

Closest waterwayRiver Soar
Starts atBridge 8 Gas Pipe
Ends atBridge 8 Gas Pipe

Description

Original 20 October 2026, 12:30pm

Maintenance work is taking place on the gas pipeline at Gas Pipe Bridge 8 on the River Soar. Fully enclosed scaffolding will be in place over the navigation and towpath from Monday, 26th October to Friday, 13th November between 8am and 6pm each day.

There may be delays of up to 30 minutes for boats while scaffolding is being erected and dismantled. At all other times, the navigation and towpath will remain open as normal.

Please take extra care when passing through the area and follow any advice or instructions provided on site.

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