Sluice, between Bridge 174 Thorlby Swing Bridge and Bridge 174a, Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Detail

From Date: 06/01/2020 08:00

To Date: 21/02/2020 16:00 inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Repair

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterway: Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Starts at: Bridge 174, Thorlby Swing Bridge

Ends at: Bridge 174A, A59 Road Bridge

Upstream winding hole: North of Bridge 173, Highgate Swing Bridge

Downstream winding hole: Stirton Aqueduct

Updates

17/10/2019 14:38

The works to remove the Thorlby sluice are being delayed until after Christmas to bring the stoppage in line with other closures in the area and to allow additional time to safely complete the works.

Please note the new dates for this stoppage.

Description

The Trust is removing the Thorlby let-off sluice in order to stop leaks into the surrounding fields.