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Tankards Bridge, Nr Haddlesey Flood Lock, Selby Canal

Starts: 16 September 2020 04:00 pm

Ends: 22 October 2021 11:30 am inclusive

Type: Navigation Restriction

Reason: Structure failure

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterwaySelby Canal
Starts atTankards Bridge
Ends atTankards Bridge
Upstream winding holeAbove Lock
Downstream winding holeSelby Basin

Updates

22/10/2021 11:34

The works on Tankards Bridge have been completed and the scaffold has been removed.

The height restriction is no longer in place and the navigation is open for crafts greater than 7ft in height.

15/10/2021 14:20

It is anticipated that the scaffolding will be taken down by the end of Friday 22nd Oct.

We have confirmation that the work is on schedule and will be finished by the end of the working day of the 24th Oct.

15/10/2021 10:32

It is anticipated that the scaffolding will be taken down by the end of Friday 2nd Oct.

We have confirmation that the work is on schedule and will all be finished by the end of the working day of the 24th Oct.

14/10/2021 10:35

The works on Tankards Bridge are due for completion on the 25th October.

We will update the notice if we received further information.

16/09/2021 16:31

The works on Tankards Bridge unfortunately were unable to commence on Monday 13th September as hoped due to contractual delays.

The works are hoping to commence next week.

We will update the notice when we receive any further information.

09/09/2021 14:14

The works on Tankards Bridge are due to commence on Monday 13th September.

This will not affect the navigation.

17/11/2020 15:28

We regret to inform that we have been unable to secure the necessary road closure at Tankards Bridge from North Yorkshire County Council to enable us to complete full repairs to the parapet walls of the bridge following a vehicle strike a few weeks ago. This is due to the nearby road closure of the A19 for ongoing works and the need for Tankards Bridge to remain open to allow for continued access around the local area. It will therefore not be possible to schedule full repairs until such a time as the A19 re-opens and a subsequent closure of Tankards Bridge can be secured. For updates on the closure please refer to the North Yorkshire County Council website.

In the meantime, we have worked hard to find a solution that offers safe passage under the bridge. From Tuesday 17th November 2020 the bridge will be re-opened to canal traffic with a restriction limiting passage to vessels with a maximum height of 7ft. This limitation will be clearly signed on site, and vessels greater than 7ft in height will not be able to pass the protective scaffold mitigating the risk of any falling masonry. Whilst we appreciate this will not meet all needs for passage it is a necessary restriction for the continued safety of skippers and boats passing under the bridge.

We appreciate ongoing patience with this restriction and will provide further update upon learning of the scheduled re-opening of the A19

05/11/2020 11:53

We have worked hard with North Yorkshire County Council over recent weeks to secure necessary permissions.

It is our intention to install protective scaffold around the bridge on 12th & 13th November 2020 that will allow us to re-open the navigation shortly afterwards.

Further update will be provided as scaffold works progress.

02/10/2020 12:22

We are working with our contractors to provide a design for the repairs to the parapet wall at Tankards Bridge. They are looking at ways to make the structure safe so the canal can be reopened until full repairs are put in place.

We have no expected date for the repairs to be complete

We will update the notice when we receive any further information..

25/09/2020 15:34

CRT are working with our contractors to provide a design for the repairs to the parapet wall at Tankards bridge. They are also looking at ways to make the structure safe so the canal can be reopened until full repairs are put in place.

25/09/2020 10:26

**Date amendment - Friday 2nd October**

25/09/2020 09:45

We are still awaiting on more information regarding the repairs.

We will update this notice on Friday 3rd October.

18/09/2020 11:37

Engineers are currently assessing the situation and working on a plan to make the bridge safe.

Until navigation under the bridge is safe fencing will be installed to prevent passage under the damaged bridge.

We will update this notice when we have further information.

Description

The bridge has been struct by a vehicle and pushed the upstream parapet wall over. Leaving the structure in an unsafe condition. No boats will be allowed to pass under the bridge until the structure is made safe

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