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Bridge 45, Fishers Swing Bridge Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Starts: 20 March 2023 07:00 am

Ends: 19 May 2023 07:00 pm inclusive

Type: Navigation Restriction

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterwayLeeds & Liverpool Canal
Starts atBridge 45, Fishers Swing Bridge
Ends atBridge 45, Fishers Swing Bridge
Upstream winding holen/a
Downstream winding holen/a

Description

Please be advised that third-party contractors will be onsite at Bridge 45, Fishers Swing Bridge on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

The third party contractors will be carrying out repairs to the Fishers Swing bridge including timber deck replacement and new parapet handrails.

In agreement with the Environmental Agency and Trust Water Management team, the third party contractors will also be constructing a fish pass at Gathurst Weir located in the River Douglas (southwest of swing bridge)

Whilst the navigation and towpath will remain open, we politely request all customers to approach the area with caution and be prepared to stop if necessary whilst access is made safe.

Please take note of the signage and to listen to any advice that may be given by the third party contractors onsite.

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