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Bridge 11, Ivyhouse Road Lift Bridge, Caldon Canal

Starts: 26 July 2022 11:00 am

Ends: 29 July 2022 01:30 pm inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Repair

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterwayCaldon Canal
Starts atLock 1 Bedford Street
Ends atBridge 11, Ivyhouse Road Lift Bridge
Upstream winding holeBridge 1
Downstream winding holeBridge 17 Foxley Drawbridge

Updates

29/07/2022 14:05

The bridge has now been repaired and is free to use.

29/07/2022 08:47

Our contractors will continue with their plans to provide assisted passage at Ivyhouse Lift Bridge including this morning at 9am.

The defective component removed earlier in the week remains under repair today, the contractors will endeavour to return and complete the installation ASAP.

A further update will be provided Monday AM.

26/07/2022 14:25

We have arranged for our contractors to attend site Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 10:00 - 10:30 where they will operate the bridge, providing passage to waiting crafts.

The defective road barrier component is being removed this afternoon and a replacement sourced.

A further update will still be provided by 28/07/2022.

Description

Our contactors have identified a defective road barrier. The asset cannot be operated until the barrier parts are replaced.

We are sourcing replacement parts.

An update will be provided by noon 28th July.

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