Avoncliff Embankment, Bradford-on-Avon, Kennet & Avon Canal
Detail
From Date: 24/01/2022 08:00
To Date: 04/03/2022 16:00 inclusive
Type: Towpath Closure
Reason: Repair
Is the towpath closed? Yes
Location
Closest waterway: Kennet & Avon Canal
Starts at: Lock 14, Bradford On Avon Lock
Ends at: Aqueduct 8, Avoncliff Aqueduct
Upstream winding hole: Between Bridges 169 and 170
Downstream winding hole: Between Bridge 175 and Dundas Aqueduct (65 ft)
Updates
14/01/2022 14:34
The water level will be lowered by 100mm to enable works to be undertaken to the embankment. Navigation should not be affected, however boaters are requested to proceed with caution. The towpath will officially be closed between Avoncliff Aqueduct and Bridge 173 (Bradford-on-Avon Swingbridge), however it will be open during evenings and weekends. The towpath will be open to boaters to allow access onto their boats moored along this section of towpath.
13/12/2021 14:41
13/12/2021:
The water level will be lowered by 100mm to enable works to be undertaken on the embankment. Navigation should not be affected, however boaters are requested to proceed with caution. The towpath will be closed, however if we can re-open it at any time we will do so.
Description
A stoppage is required so that works can be undertaken to stabilise the embankment.
The water level will be lowered by 100mm, therefore navigation should not be affected.
The towpath will be closed, however if we can re-open it at any time we will do so.