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Navigation Resumed: Bridge 6, Netherton, Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Starts: 21 February 2022 12:00 pm

Ends: 28 February 2022 02:54 pm inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Repair

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterwayLeeds & Liverpool Canal
Starts atBridge 6, Netherton Swing Bridge
Ends atBridge 6, Netherton Swing Bridge

Updates

28/02/2022 14:54

We are pleased to advise the damaged barrier has now been repaired at Bridge 6, Netherton Swing Bridge on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal and navigation has resumed.

25/02/2022 15:15

Please be advised navigation remains closed at Bridge 6, Netherton Swing Bridge on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal whilst due to a damaged barrier as a result of the recent storms.

Our contractors are awaiting the specialist parts that are required to fix the bridge and anticipate they will arrive over the weekend, with hope they can then attend on Monday 28 February to complete the repair.

A further update will be provided Monday 28 February.

23/02/2022 08:46

Please be advised navigation remains closed at Bridge 6, Netherton Swing Bridge on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal due to a damaged barrier as a result of the recent storms.

Our contractors have been to site to assess the damage and are now awaiting specialist parts to be able to repair the bridge.

A further update will be provided Friday 25 February.

Description

Please be advised navigation is closed at Bridge 6, Netherton Swing Bridge on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal due a damaged barrier caused by the recent storms. Our contractors have been informed and will be on site as soon as safely possible to repair the damaged barrier.

Please note, due to the ongoing adverse weather, there is a high demand on our contractors across the North West.

An update will be provided Wednesday, 23 February.

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