Updates
14/10/2022 14:21
We are pleased to advise the repair to Bridge 24, Wood End Lift Bridge on the Peak Forest Canal has been successful.
Navigation will resume this evening, without restriction, once our teams and contractors have demobilised the site of works.
04/10/2022 16:27
The steel fabrication works needed to repair Bridge 24, Wood End Lift Bridge on the Peak Forest Canal continue daily. Our contractors are planning to start the repairs onsite from Tuesday 11 October and the works are estimated to take four days.
On completion, the regional asset engineer will need to attend and inspect the repair to be able to return the bridge back in to service.
Whilst onsite, our contractors will endeavour to allow any waiting boats through when it is safe to do so.
A further update will be provided by Wednesday 19 October.
29/09/2022 17:13
Our contractors continue to source and fabricate the specialist replacement parts to repair Bridge 24, Wood End Lift Bridge on the Peak Forest Canal. Until we have all the parts required, we are unable to start any works on the bridge.
It is anticipated it could take a further 2 weeks to source the replacement parts, followed by 1 week to repair the bridge. The works will then need to be signed off by a structural engineer in order to put this bridge back in operation. We will endeavour to advance on this timeframe and as soon as we have any further information regarding a start date for the repairs, we will provide a further update.
23/09/2022 15:54
Please be advised navigation remains closed at Bridge 24, Wood End Lift Bridge on the Peak Forest Canal. Unfortunately, due to the specialist parts required, we are still waiting on the procurement, and in some cases, fabrication of these parts and at present are unable to provide a timescale of repair.
Once we have received the replacement parts, we will be in a better position to provide a timescale. A further update will be provided by Thursday 29 September.
20/09/2022 14:35
Navigation remains closed at Bridge 24, Wood End Lift Bridge on the Peak Forest Canal whilst we continue to source the replacement parts that are required to repair the bridge.
A further update will be provided Friday 23 September, where we are hopeful to provide estimated timescales of repair.
15/09/2022 16:35
Please be advised navigation remains closed at Bridge 24, Wood End Lift Bridge on the Peak Forest Canal. Whilst our specialist contractors have been on site today, they have noted substantial damage to the structure of the bridge and to several components, which will need replacing. Due to the safety risks, we cannot operate the bridge and once repaired, will need to be structurally assessed in order to put this back in to operation.
A further update will be provided Tuesday 20 September.
14/09/2022 16:16
Our teams, along with our contractors, have been to site to investigate the issues at Bridge 24, Wood End Lift Bridge on the Peak Forest Canal which is preventing operation.
We have arranged for our specialist contractors to attend tomorrow to further inspect the issues, however, following initial inspection, it has been noted that several components are damaged and it is expected that replacement parts will need to be sourced. Navigation will remain closed whilst the repairs continue.
A further update will be provided tomorrow afternoon, Thursday 15 September, following this inspection.
