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Bridge 79 Cockerham Road Bridge

Type: Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Lancaster Canal

From: 2 November 2026, 3:20pm

To: On-going

Region: North West

Reason: Vehicle Incident

Subject to review on: 13 November 2026

Location

Closest waterwayLancaster Canal
Starts atBridge 79, Cockerham Road Bridge
Ends atBridge 79, Cockerham Road Bridge

Description

Original 2 November 2026, 3:15pm

The towpath is currently closed at Bridge 79, Cockerham Road on the Lancaster Canal due to a vehicle strike which has damaged the bridge parapet and dislodged masonry coping stones.

Our engineers have been notified and are attending site to carry out inspections and assess the extent of the damage. Temporary safety measures are being put in place on the highway above while a repair plan is developed.

Please follow the signed diversion route and take extra care when travelling through the area.

A further update will be provided on or before Friday, 13 November 2026.

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