Kingswood Arm Railway Bridge, North Stratford Canal

Unfortunately Network Rail has confirmed it is no longer able to proceed with its deck replacement works this winter at Kingswood Arm Railway Bridge. As a result, this stoppage has been cancelled.

Please note that Network Rail has requested the start date for this navigation closure at Kingswood Arm Railway Bridge be brought forward by one day to 6pm on 28/12/2020, to coincide with their overnight railway possession.

The works around the bridge will now be undertaken over an eleven week period.  There will be some restrictions to navigation between 16/11/2020 and 31/01/2021 and the towpath will be closed for eight weeks from 30/11/2020  to 31/01/2021.  Separate notices will be issued providing more details. 

Please take care when travelling through the area.

Network Rail will be replacing the deck of Kingswood Arm Railway Bridge.  These works will be completed over an eight-week period but Network Rail requires a one-week stoppage, between 29/12/2020 – 02/01/2021, which coincides with a rail possession.

A crash deck will be installed across the canal, the abutments will be repaired, and a new bridge deck will be lifted in during the closure.

Network Rail will contact local moorers in connection with these works.

04/05/2020:  The information above is a draft notice of works planned as part of our winter 2020/21 stoppages programme.  This is subject to change depending on the latest advice from the UK government on coronavirus.  Please follow our guidance relating to coronavirus when using the canals and towpaths https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/coronavirus.