2. Notices and stoppages

Bridge Inspections, Wigan area and Leigh Branch, Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Detail

From Date: 03/02/2020 08:00

To Date: 04/02/2020 17:00 inclusive

Type: Navigation Restriction

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Is the towpath closed? No

Intersection of

Closest waterway: Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Starts at: Bridge 59A, Springs Bridge

Ends at: Bridge 51, pottery road bridge

AND

Closest waterway: Leigh Branch (L&L Canal)

Starts at: Bridge 1B, Lyons Bridge

Ends at: Bridge 1B, Lyons Bridge

Description

Please be advised third party contractors will be onsite to carry out detailed inspections of several bridges in the Wigan area and Leigh Branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

  • Bridge 59A Springs Bridge, New Springs, Wigan
  • Bridge 54 Rose Bridge, Wigan Flight
  • Bridge 52 Chapel Lane Bridge, Wigan
  • Bridge 51 Pottery Road Bridge, Wigan
  • Bridge 1B, Lyons Bridge, Leigh Branch

The inspections will be carried out by boat. We politely request all customers to approach the area with caution and be prepared to stop to allow the boat to be moved out the way for safe passage. Please listen to any advice that may be given by the onsite banksmen and to take note of the signage onsite.