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Higgins Clough Swing Bridge

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Peak Forest Canal

From: 4 November 2026, 3:31pm

To: On-going

Region: North West

Reason: Repair

Subject to review on: 18 November 2026

Location

Closest waterwayPeak Forest Canal
Starts atBridge 25, Higgins Clough Swingbridge
Ends atBridge 25, Higgins Clough Swingbridge

Description

Original 4 November 2026, 3:29pm

Navigation is currently closed at Bridge 25, Higgins Clough Swing Bridge on the Peak Forest Canal due to a fault with the bridge bearing, making the swing bridge inoperable.

Our team is currently awaiting delivery of the necessary replacement parts. Once these have been received, a date for the repair works will be scheduled.

A further update will be provided on or before Wednesday, 18 November.

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