Little Stanney

Detail

From Date: 01/10/2019 08:00

To Date: 04/10/2019 17:00 inclusive

Type: Navigation Restriction

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterway: Shropshire Union Canal

Starts at: New Stanney Bridge No 140A

Ends at: Bridge 136, Picton Lane

Upstream winding hole: SU-015-020 Cow Lane

Downstream winding hole: SU-004-009 Stanney Mill

Description

Third party contractors will be removing redundant overhead cables and BT poles from the towpath between bridge 140a and bridge 139.

The towpath will be closed between bridges 140a and 136 and the contractor will manage the diversion route and provide the necessary signs and barriers.

The canal will remain open but boaters should approach with caution and be prepared to stop if requested.  Warning signs and banksmen will be used.