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Barbridge Junction Refuse Disposal Point, Shropshire Union Canal

Starts: 12 March 2020 12:00 am

Ends: 26 October 2021 06:00 am inclusive

Type: Advice

Reason: Information

Is the towpath closed? No

Locations

Closest waterwayShropshire Union Canal
Starts atBridge 101, Goodwin Bridge
Ends atBarbridge Aqueduct Bridge No 100A
Closest waterwayMiddlewich Branch (Shrop Union)
Starts atBridge 1, Roving Bridge
Ends atBridge 1, Roving Bridge

Updates

26/10/2021 15:50

Following a review of access to the bin store at Barbridge with our contractors and local teams, use of the bin store will not be restored.

Your nearest refuse point is at Calveley Services by Bridge 104, Calveley Turnover Bridge, with a winding hole just beyond the bridge towards Lock 15.

11/06/2020 14:47

Please be advised Barbridge Junction Refuse Disposal Point remains closed and under review whilst the repairs to Bridge 101, Goodwin Bridge on the Shropshire Union Canal are looked in to.

Please continue to use Calveley Services by Bridge 104, Calveley Turnover Bridge.

Please continue to follow the government advice regarding coronavirus – stay alert, control the virus, save lives.

You can read more on our response to the coronavirus crisis here.

03/04/2020 11:03

Please be advised the refuse point at Barbridge Junction remains out of use whilst a significant amount of design work and planning continues in order to repair Bridge 101, Goodwin Bridge.

These restrictions will be reviewed and works planned in line with the evolving Government guidelines relating to the Coronavirus crisis.

Remember, as part of efforts to tackle the Coronavirus crisis, we are asking all boaters to stop non-essential travel, so please limit movements to access vital facilities – you can see more at https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/safety-on-our-waterways/coronavirus/coronavirus-and-boating-faqs

An update will be provided in 2 months' time.

Description

Please be advised the refuse point located at Barbridge Junction on the Shropshire Union Canal is out of use following an incident at Bridge 101, Goodwin Bridge.

Whilst a method of repair is being organised, a new weight limit is being enforced meaning our contractors are unable to service the refuse point.

Your nearest refuse point is at Calveley Services by Bridge 104, Calveley Turnover Bridge.

An update will be provided in 3 weeks, once investigations are complete.

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