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Moss Swing Bridge

Starts: 7 June 2023 08:30 am

Ends: 15 June 2023 02:30 pm inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Vandalism

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterwayLeeds & Liverpool Canal
Starts atBridge 218, Moss Swing Bridge
Ends atBridge 218, Moss Swing Bridge

Updates

19/06/2023 08:56

A new gearbox has been installed and the bridge is open for navigation traffic.

15/06/2023 10:28

Contractors are carrying out works today on the bridge. They have left it open this morning. It will be closed this afternoon whilst the gearbox is installed. Works are continuing and we are expecting the bridge to be open to all traffic tomorrow. A new update will be provided then.

13/06/2023 17:04

The new gearing mechanism will be installed on Friday the 16th of June. The bridge will be closed on this day to allow the installation.

The present opening times of 08:00 to 17:00 will remain in place until Thursday.

08/06/2023 09:30

A temporary gearing mechanism has been installed. An operative from the Rodley Bridge Management Company will be on site between 8am and 5pm to assist boaters. Passage outside of these times will not be possible.

A further update will be provided on Monday the 12th of June.

Description

Moss Swing Bridge is closed due to vandalism of the gearing mechanism.

The Rodley Bridge Management Company are sourcing a new gearbox and will be installing it as soon as possible.

The bridge will remain closed to all navigation traffic until the installation is complete.

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