Updates
26/02/2023 16:21
The bridge has now been repaired and tested. Navigation has reopened.
The charity making life better by water
Making life better by water
Starts: 25 February 2023 05:00 pm
Ends: 25 February 2023 05:00 pm inclusive
Type: Navigation Closure
Reason: Boat damage
Is the towpath closed? No
Closest waterway | Leeds & Liverpool Canal |
Starts at | Bridge 181, Snaygill Swing Bridge |
Ends at | Bridge 181, Snaygill Swing Bridge |
The bridge has now been repaired and tested. Navigation has reopened.
The swing bridge currently cannot be opened to boat traffic due to damage to the swinging mechanism. A team have attended but were unable to carry out a repair on the spot.
The team will return in the morning, Sunday 26th February with further equipment and materials, to attempt to swing the bridge for boat traffic and carry out a repair.
This notice will be updated with further information as soon as possible.
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