Towpath Closure - Lock 4E, Longroyd Bridge to Bridge 30, Mark Bottom Road Bridge repair works from 19th January to 31st March 2026

The section of towpath from Lock 4 east, Longroyd Bridge to Bridge 30, Mark Bottom Road Bridge has been closed for some time due to an unstable wall that may pose a risk to towpath users. Works to repair the wall will commence on 19th January 2026 and complete by 31st March 2026. Repairs to the wall will be undertaken from boats moored near to Lock 5 East.

Unfortunately, we are still working hard to find a solution to allow us to repair this retaining wall and reopen the towpath in 2025. However, this has not been the case, so we are hoping that it will reopen in 2026. This repair project is complicated by landownership issues, contamination by asbestos, services within the private land behind the wall and the proximity of the rail line along the top of the embankment. We have explored temporary options to reopen the towpath but due to serious health & safety concerns of a landslip, the towpath will remain closed until further notice. We apologise for the disruption and frustration caused, but public safety is our utmost priority. This notice was originally posted on an old system which has now been upgraded, the original description and latest update have been transferred here. To view any historical updates related to this notice, please click here. | |

This project is on-going and the towpath remains closed.

The section of towpath from Lock 4 east, Longroyd Bridge to Bridge 30, Mark Bottom Road Bridge will be closed due to an unstable wall that may pose a risk to towpath users. We will update the notice with any further updates that we receive.