Halfpenny Railway Bridge Refurbishment Towpath Closure- Phase 2

Detail

From Date: 03/01/2021 07:00

To Date: 07/05/2021 18:00 inclusive

Type: Towpath Closure

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Is the towpath closed? Yes

Location

Closest waterway: Sheffield & South Yorkshire Nav

Starts at: Railway Bridge

Ends at: Halfpenny Footbridge

Updates

05/03/2021 10:56

The Contractors have discovered additional repair works which will cause a delay in completing the refurbishment.

Whilst the scaffold is in place Network Rail will also carry out additional works. 

Description

Contractors are refurbishing the structure on behalf of Network Rail.

The closure is required to enable safe working procedures whilst strengthening the structure.

North of the Railway Bridge is a public right of way and will be managed under the local Council procedures.

A diversion route will be put in place by the Contractor.