Bridge 7, Plank Lane Lift Bridge, Leigh Branch, Leeds & Liverpool Canal

We are pleased to advise the repair has been sufficiently tested at Bridge 7, Plank Lane Lift Bridge on the Leigh Branch and is back in operation. Please note the operating times for this bridge.

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

Please be advised our contractors have been to Bridge 7, Plank Lane Lift Bridge on the Leigh Branch to carry out a repair, however the team require additional time to test the repair to make sure it has been successful.

An update will be provided tomorrow, Tuesday 7 April.

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

Please be advised navigation is currently closed at Bridge 7, Plank Lane Lift Bridge on the Leigh Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal due to an operational failure. Our contractors have been to site over the weekend and will return today to carry out a repair.

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 this afternoon.