Lock 5 / Bridge 7 - Fallen tree across navigation and towpath

Detail

From Date: 29/06/2021 10:30

To Date: 01/07/2021 10:15 inclusive

Type: Advice

Reason: Vegetation

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterway: Rochdale Canal

Starts at: Lock 5, Edward Kilner

Ends at: Bridge 7, Ellen Royd Bridge

Updates

01/07/2021 10:08

The remains of the tree have now been removed and the navigation is available for passage.

30/06/2021 08:51

The contractors attended yesterday and were able to remove part of the tree, however they have had to arrange specialist equpment to return back this morning to remove the stem and root ball.

Once this is complete we will updtae the notice accordingly.

29/06/2021 12:54

Our contractors will be attending site this afternoon to remove the tree.

We will update the notice when the tree has been removed.

Description

A large tree has fallen across the navigation and is blocking the towpath.

The local team have been notified and we are currently assessing the actions that need to be taken to safely remove the tree.

We will update the notice when the tree has been removed.