Plank Lane Lift Bridge, Leigh Branch, Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Detail

From Date: 14/06/2019 00:00

To Date: 01/07/2019 00:00 inclusive

Type: Advice

Reason: Information

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterway: Leigh Branch (L&L Canal)

Starts at: Bridge 7, Plank Lane Lift Bridge

Ends at: Bridge 7, Plank Lane Lift Bridge

Description

Please be advised we are dealing with a pollution incident at Plank Lane Lift Bridge on the Leigh Branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

We are working closely with the Environment Agency to monitor the area and we are taking the necessary actions to preserve the safeguarding of the remaining fishery and other aquatic life.

At this moment in time, canal navigation is open, but we politely request our customers to approach the area with caution and be prepared to stop on request.