Lock 38, Trent and Mersey Canal

Detail

From Date: 28/08/2015 18:00

To Date: 18/08/2015 22:00 inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Information

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterway: Trent & Mersey Canal

Starts at: Lock 38 Twyford's Lock

Ends at: Lock 38 Twyford's Lock

Upstream winding hole: Etruria Customer facilities

Downstream winding hole: Above bridge 113a Glebe street bridge

Description

A Contractor will be carrying out the installation of a temporary pedestrian bridge across Lock 38 (Ridgway lock), Shelton new road, Stoke-on-Trent for an event. 

  • The offside area of Lock 38 will have restricted access for 2 days to allow vehicular admittance for the lifting and removal of the temporary footbridge and storage of materials.
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  • Lock 38 will be closed between 6pm-10pm on the evenings of 28th & 29th August due to the event taking place and for the installation of the temporary bridge each evening.
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  • The towpath between Lock 38 and Gas Works Bridge 116 will be restricted between 6-10 pm on the 28th & 29th August due to the event and members of the public on the towpath.

The event is on both evenings and is open to the public. Why not make this part of your visit to the area.