Between Lock 7 and Lock 8, Ribble Link
Detail
From Date: 06/01/2020 08:00
To Date: 24/12/2022 21:00 inclusive
Type: Towpath Closure
Reason: 3rd Party Works
Is the towpath closed? Yes
Location
Closest waterway: Ribble Link
Starts at: Lock No. 7
Ends at: Lock No. 8
Updates
23/06/2021 16:41
Please note, the towpath is closed between Lock 7 and Lock 8 on the Ribble Link. Lock 8 is not accessible by foot. A diversion for the Guild Wheel route is in place.
Description
Please be advised third-party contractors, working on behalf of Lancashire County Council, are onsite to construct a bridge over the Ribble Link as part of their Preston Western Distributor and East-West Link Road project.
The towpath is closed between Lock 7 and Lock 8 on the Ribble Link. A diversion route is in place.
Whilst we expect no delay to canal navigation, we politely request all customers to approach the area with caution and listen to any advice that may be given by the third-party contractors onsite.
Click here for more information; Preston Western Distributor and East-West Link Road