Bridge 6 "Allcotts Bridge" - Northampton Arm

Detail

From Date: 25/08/2021 00:00

To Date: 02/09/2021 00:00 inclusive

Type: Advice

Reason: Information

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterway: Northampton Arm (GU Canal)

Starts at: Bridge 6, Allcotts

Ends at: Bridge 6, Allcotts

Updates

02/09/2021 13:14

The navigation is now fully open and no booking is required.

The bridge has now been removed.

27/08/2021 20:59

On Thursday September 2nd the Trust and its contractors will be removing Bridge 6. 

Before and during the lifting process, the canal will be closed between Locks 1 and 12 and re-opened completely afterwards. 

Until then customers should continue to contact the East Midlands Office at 0303 040 4040 or [email protected]

The towpath will be periodically closed during the bridge removal and staff will be on site to advise.

Description

The footpath on the bridge across the canal is closed to pedestrians.

The Northampton Arm remains open but boaters are asked to follow guidance on site and always return the bridge to a closed position.