Gloucester & Sharpness Canal - Bridge 17 Sellars Bridge - Bridge 18 Rea Swing bridge.

Further to the notice below, we are sorry to advise a delay to the start of this towpath improvement project, which will now run from 29th March 2021, for an expected programme of 14 weeks.

Note that the towpath will not be closed until 5th April 2021.

You are welcome to contact us on [email protected]  if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team. 

We are pleased to advise that towpath improvement works between Sellars Bridge and Rea Bridge are due to commence on site from Monday 15th March, with an expected programme of 14 weeks.

Unfortunately this does mean that the towpath will need to be closed for the duration of the works and the moorings suspended at times, to keep everyone safe from the heavy plant working on the narrow path.

Access will be maintained (via a locked gate ) for the residents of properties situated immediately north of Sellars bridge and for the moorings at Sellars Bridge (i.e. within 200m of the bridge), and a direct diversion route between Sellars and Rea Bridges is available via a pedestrian / cycle track that runs parallel to the canal at the back of Quedgeley.

A small compound and parking for contractors’ vehicles will be provided in Rea Bridge car park, but we expect some visitor parking to remain available.

You are welcome to contact us on [email protected]  if you would like to discuss this information with a member of our Customer Service Team.