Updates
29/11/2024 15:24
There has been no further update regarding the towpath closure at this time, as we are still in discussions with the land agent.
We will provide any new information as soon as it becomes available.
Thank you for your patience.
18/10/2024 10:00
The towpath remains closed here. We are still awaiting a response from the land agent regarding the draft proposal. We've followed up with them and also contacted the landowner for any feedback.
We'll provide a further update on or before Friday 29th November.
16/09/2024 14:01
Last week, the local Operations team reviewed the draft proposal from the land agent on-site. By the end of this week, a contractor will be on-site to provide an accurate quote for the necessary preliminary work that must be completed before any redirection can be implemented.
We are making progress toward finalizing a formal agreement with the landowner, but for now, the towpath will remain closed.
If you notice any barriers down, please get in touch on 0303 040 4040.
We'll provide a further update on or before Friday 18th October.
29/07/2024 10:07
The towpath remains closed here as we're still in discussions with the landowner. A site visit took place last Tuesday, with a trust land agent and the landowner. Discussions are still ongoing, but thank you for bearing with us. If you see any damage to the safety barriers, please let us know on 0303 040 4040.
We'll provide an update by Friday 13th September.
01/07/2024 14:48
The towpath remains closed here as there has been no progress on negotiations for alterative routes.
Thank you for bearing with us whilst we find a long-term solution. We'll provide an update by Friday 26th July.
30/05/2024 10:59
Please be advised the towpath remains closed here as there has been no progress on negotiations for alterative routes.
Thank you for bearing with us whilst we find a long-term solution. We'll provide a further update by Friday 28th June.
23/04/2024 14:58
The towpath is still closed as there has been no progress on negotiations for alterative routes.
We'll provide a further update by Friday 31st May
20/03/2024 11:42
The towpath will need to remain closed here as there has been no progress on negotiations with landowners for alterative routes. We'll continue to liaise and aim to provide a further update on Friday 31st March.
Thank you for your patience bearing with us whilst we find a long-term solution.
14/12/2023 13:51
Please be advised the towpath along this section remains closed until further notice while we liaise with the landowner and come up with a plan of action.
23/11/2023 13:07
We're pleased to advise the navigation will be open again from Saturday 25th November. Please be aware that further work will continue in the vicinity, but this will not impact the navigation.
The towpath will need to remain closed for longer as we explore what our options are. The next update regarding the towpath closure will be sent on or before Friday 8th December.
17/11/2023 09:57
We're continuing to make good progress. Contractors are still working in the channel to clear the landslide and improving the stability of the embankment. We remain optimistic about the navigation re-opening within 3 weeks.
A further update will be provided on or before Friday 24th November.
10/11/2023 12:42
Contractors are making good progress, and several trees have now been removed at the site. They are actively onsite creating a channel through. Once a channel has been established, we will need to check that it is safe for passage before we can open navigation again.
Although we are unable to provide a confirmed end date yet, we are hoping to have navigation open again in 3 or 4 weeks. The towpath will need to remain closed for longer than this.
A further update will be provided on or before Friday 17th November.
02/11/2023 16:16
The towpath and navigation remain closed. A contractor has been appointed and are currently mobilising the most appropriate plant. They will be on-site by Monday 6th November. We also have contractors on-site removing vegetation.
A further update will be given before Friday 10th November.
27/10/2023 10:11
Our team are working hard to restore navigation as soon as possible, however it could be a couple of months before we can open the navigation & towpath again.
We're beginning works to access the site and properly assess the material today, using specialist contractors. We will know more following these initial works. We will therefore be able to provide a further update at the beginning of next week when these works can be reviewed.
25/10/2023 13:03
The team are still working and carrying out investigations here. We will be able to provide an update by Friday 27th October.
20/10/2023 15:04
The section has been fenced off and signage put up. We will aim to provide an update at the beginning of next week.
