Bridge 56, Tuppenhurst, Trent & Mersey Canal

Detail

From Date: 16/11/2020 08:00

To Date: 18/12/2020 17:28 inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Repair

Is the towpath closed? Yes

Location

Closest waterway: Trent & Mersey Canal

Starts at: Bridge 56

Ends at: Bridge 56

Upstream winding hole: Between Bridges 57 and 58.

Downstream winding hole: Kings Bromley Marina entrance.

Updates

18/12/2020 17:28

We are pleased to confirm we have been able to open the navigation to boat traffic at Bridge 56, earlier than expected. However, the towpath will remain closed until 23rd December whilst works are completed.

01/12/2020 09:27

Unfortunately, we have experienced delays in achieving an effective seal on one of the fabric dams at Bridge 56 and this has delayed the start of the repairs.  We have also identified a further section of defective waterway wall which we will repair whilst the navigation is dewatered. 

Our team will be working weekends to ensure the work is completed before Christmas but we do need to extend the closure until 22nd December.

06/11/2020 16:51

Please be aware, for safety reasons, the towpath will also be closed during this stoppage.

For the latest information regarding Covid-19 restrictions, please visit https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/safety-on-our-waterways/coronavirus.

Thank you.

30/10/2020 16:54

Unfortunately we need to delay the start of this stoppage due to the current availability of fabric dams during this busy period. 

The new dates for the closure are 16/11/2020 to 18/12/2020. 

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this change may cause.

Description

The navigation will be dewatered to allow repairs to the bridge towpath wall.

01/06/2020:  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.