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Bridge 39 To Bridge 40

Type: Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Leeds & Liverpool Canal

From: 26 October 2026, 4:12pm

To: On-going

Region: North West

Reason: Vegetation

Subject to review on: 30 October 2026

Location

Closest waterwayLeeds & Liverpool Canal
Starts atBridge 39, Chapel house bridge
Ends atBridge 40, Gilliband bridge

Description

Original 26 October 2026, 4:10pm

The Towpath is currently closed between Bridge 39 and Bridge 40 the Leeds & Liverpool Canal due to a fallen tree.

Our contractors are currently dealing with a high volume of fallen trees following Storm Beolo, which has resulted in a delay in their attendance at the site.

A further update will be provided on or before Friday, 30 October.

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