Large fallen tree between Sowerby Long Bridge & High Royd Bridge
Detail
From Date: 11/10/2019 11:00
To Date: 23/10/2019 10:30 inclusive
Type: Advice
Reason: Information
Is the towpath closed? No
Location
Closest waterway: Rochdale Canal
Starts at: Bridge 2, Sowerby Long Bridge
Ends at: Bridge 3, High Royd Bridge
Updates
23/10/2019 10:26
The tree has now been removed.
15/10/2019 15:46
An increased part of the tree has been moved allowing narrowboats and widebeams to pass.
Could skippers of all craft please slow down and approach the area with caution.
We will update the notice as soon the tree has been removed.
14/10/2019 16:43
The tree has been moved enough to allow narrowboats to pass.
Could skippers of all craft please slow down and approach the area with caution.
We will update the notice as soon the tree has been removed.
11/10/2019 15:57
Due to the size of the tree contractors have been unable to remove any branches, (which are underwater) to enable restricted passage.
A heavy winch and excavator are being mobilised in order to remove the tree.
We anticipate that the navigation will reopen on Monday evening/Tuesday morning.
We will update this notice as soon as the tree has been removed.
Description
A large tree has fallen blocking navigation between Bridge 2, Sowerby Long Bridge and Bridge 3, High Royd Bridge.
Contractors are currently on site clearing passage to enable one boat at a time to pass as a temporary measure until heavy lifting equipment can be mobilised to clear the tree.
Can skippers of all craft please slow down when approaching the area and take care when passing.
We will update this notice when the tree has been removed.