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Towpath Closure Bridge 133 (A488 Road Bridge), Construction of new footbridge

Starts: 17 May 2021 08:00 am

Ends: 1 December 2021 06:00 pm inclusive

Type: Towpath Closure

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Is the towpath closed? Yes

Location

Closest waterwayGrand Union Canal
Starts atBridge 133 (B488)
Ends atBridge 133 (B488)

Updates

21/10/2021 15:52

Due to unforeseen circumstances during the installation of the bridge by the contractors and its not yet safe to open the towpath.

19/08/2021 11:47

Due to unforeseen circumstances the towpath will remain shut until the 1st of October in order to complete works.

26/07/2021 15:42

Due to unforeseen circumstances the towpath will remain shut for another 4 weeks in order to complete works.

There is a diversion route in place for towpath users.

11/05/2021 16:05

change to dates.

The start date is 17May 2021, and the opening date is 26 July 2021.

Description

Please be advised the towpath will be closed for 8 weeks to allow the safe construction of an abutement for the new footbridge to span the canal immediately north of the existing road bridge.

There is a diversion route in place for towpath users.

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