Lock 53 and Lock 54 on the Rochdale Canal

Detail

From Date: 07/12/2020 08:00

To Date: 14/12/2020 17:00 inclusive

Type: Advice

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterway: Rochdale Canal

Starts at: Lock 53 (New)

Ends at: Access Point

Upstream winding hole: n/a

Downstream winding hole: n/a

Updates

25/11/2020 10:52

Due to excessive waiting times for the materials to be delivered, third-party contractors have had to defer the original start date for the work.

The new date commencing from 7th December to 14th December

Description

Please be advised that Third party contractors will be onsite between lock 53 and Lock 54 on the Rochdale Canal.

The third party contractors working for Sustrans will be replacing and relocating bollard / posts to allow better access for cyclists. 

The towpath will remain open,  bollards and posts will be sited within the towpath surface and all works will be fenced off with appropriate fencing. We politely ask customers to approach the area with caution and  listen to any advice that may be given by the third party contractors.