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Plank Lane Bridge

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Leigh Branch (L&L Canal)

From: 11 November 2026, 9am

To: 11 November 2026, noon inclusive

Region: North West

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Location

Closest waterwayLeigh Branch (L&L Canal)
Starts atBridge 7, Plank Lane Lift Bridge
Ends atBridge 7, Plank Lane Lift Bridge

Description

Original 10 November 2026, 4:50pm

Third-party contractors will be on site at Plank Lane on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal to carry out essential works to the control system on the bridge from 9am until midday on Wednesday 11 November.

There may be times when the bridge will be unable to open to canal traffic, these interruptions should be minimal. Please also be advised that the works will cause the traffic lights to revert to red in both directions, we advise motorists to proceed slowly and with caution.

Please approach the area with caution and follow instructions given from contractors on site.

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