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Netherton Swing Bridge, Netherton, Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Starts: 9 December 2019 05:00 pm

Ends: 27 January 2020 08:00 am inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Repair

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterwayLeeds & Liverpool Canal
Starts atBridge 6, Netherton Swing Bridge
Ends atBridge 6, Netherton Swing Bridge

Updates

27/01/2020 10:00

Works are due to start onsite today at Bridge 6, Netherton Swing Bridge on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

Please follow this link for any possible amendments to the planned Winter Works;

https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/15188-netherton-swing-bridge-bridge-6-leeds-and-liverpool-canal

18/12/2019 14:08

Our engineers have been to site and assessed the damage caused. The bridge will remain inoperable to navigation until the new year when considerable works will take place to refurbish the swing bridge.

An update will be provided once the repair is complete.

Description

Please be advised navigation is currently closed at Bridge 6, Netherton Swing Bridge on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal to be able to carry out an emergency repair following a road traffic accident.

An update will be provided on the 16th December.

Whilst navigation is closed to boaters, vehicle access will be maintained.

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