River Aire Flap Valve Inspection Works
Detail
From Date: 05/12/2019 09:00
To Date: 06/12/2019 17:00 inclusive
Type: Navigation Restriction
Reason: 3rd Party Works
Is the towpath closed? No
Location
Closest waterway: Aire & Calder Navigation Main Line
Starts at: Victoria Bridge
Ends at: Bridge over river next to Knostrop Lock
Updates
03/12/2019 09:36
These works have been delayed due to adverse weather conditions.
We have been advised that the works are now taking place on 5th & 6th December.
25/11/2019 10:32
Due to recent adverse weather conditions these works have been extended until 29 November.
Description
Leeds City Council will be undertaking inspections of their flap valves along the River Aire at different locations.
Inspection of various structures at the edges of the river along the stretch from Crown Point Bridge to Leeds City Station. Works will be on a pontoon and navigation will not be disrupted.
Can skippers off all craft please slow down and approach this stretch of the river with caution. Please allow up to 20 minutes to pass to enable to pontoon to move out of the way.