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Sawley Rail Viaducts, 5 & 7, Sawley Locks - Upper Trent

Starts: 8 February 2024 12:00 am

Ends: 9 February 2024 11:59 pm inclusive

Type: Navigation Restriction

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterwayUpper Trent
Starts atBridge 5, Viaduct No 5
Ends atBridge 7, Railway Bridge

Updates

24/01/2024 12:04

Third-party contractors, XEIAD Ltd, have had to reschedule a diving survey at railway viaducts 5 & 7 at Sawley Locks on the Upper Trent.

The works will now take place between 8th and 9th February (delayed due to flooding).

A pontoon will be used for the survey and the dive will take place downstream of the locks.

Craft may experience delays of up to 30 minutes while the contractors move out of the way.

Please pass slowly and with care.

Description

Third-party contractors, XEIAD Ltd, have had to reschedule a diving survey at railway viaducts 5 & 7 at Sawley Locks on the Upper Trent.

The works will now take place between 28th and 29th November (originally scheduled for October - cancelled due to flooding).

A pontoon will be used for the survey and the dive will take place downstream of the locks.

Craft may experience delays of up to 30 minutes while the contractors move out of the way. Please pass slowly and with care.

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