Bridge 10, Holmes Swing Bridge - Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Detail

From Date: 11/08/2020 06:00

To Date: 13/08/2020 14:00 inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Repair

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterway: Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Starts at: Bridge 10, Holmes Swing Bridge

Ends at: Bridge 10, Holmes Swing Bridge

Updates

13/08/2020 14:08

Please be advised the repairs are now complete at Bridge 10, Holmes swing bridge and can be operated as normal.

11/08/2020 11:38

The navigation is now open. Our engineers have been to site and assessed the damage caused. The lock mechanism has now been removed from the Bridge and it has been taken away for repairs. An update will be provided once the repair is complete, we anticipate this will be later this week.

Description

Please be advised navigation is currently closed at Bridge 10, Holmes Swing Bridge on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal to be able to carry out an emergency repair to the lock mechanism. Our engineers have been informed and are on their way to site.

An update will be provided this afternoon once the engineers have been to site and assessed a plan for repair this morning.

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