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Ivyhouse lift bridge, Caldon canal

Starts: 26 September 2020 04:30 pm

Ends: 26 October 2020 12:53 pm inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Police Incident

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterwayCaldon Canal
Upstream winding holeNorthwood, CL-004
Downstream winding holeBridge 1 CL-001

Updates

26/10/2020 12:53

The bridge has been repaired and is open and operational.

24/10/2020 11:34

The bridge has been repaired and is open and operational as previously operated

28/09/2020 12:51

UPDATE

we will be continuing to provide assisted passages each day including weekends at 10 am and 3pm until the bridge is repaired. there is no need to pre book for a passage.

26/09/2020 20:28

UPDATE

The damage to the bridge is severe and therefor the bridge will remain closed. we will be operating assisted passages at 10 am and 4 pm Sunday 27/9/2020 and 10 am and 3 pm Monday 28/9/2020

we will update the notice again on Monday 28/9/2020

Description

Bridge 11 - Ivy house lift bridge

Following a van striking the downstream road barrier and control housing the bridge is unable to be operated at present. we have staff members on site and contractors on route. Both the navigation and road are currently closed.

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