MA-034-001

Detail

From Date: 27/08/2019 08:00

To Date: 27/08/2019 17:00 inclusive

Type: Navigation Restriction

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterway: Macclesfield Canal

Starts at: Bridge 70A

Ends at: Bridge 70A

Upstream winding hole: MA-031-011 200m West of bridge 63

Downstream winding hole: MA-034-023 Brook House

Description

There will be some repairs carried out to the railway bridge via a temporary pontoon

Third party contractors will be carrying out minor repairs to the railway bridge via a temporary pontoon and scaffold.  Warning signs and banksmen will be used.

The canal and towpath will remain open but all boat traffic should slow down, approach the bridge with caution and be prepared to stop if requested.  Short delays up to 15 minutes may be necessary for the pontoon to be moved out of the way.