Notice Archive / Bridge 1B, Lyons Bridge to Lock 1, Poolstock Locks
Towpath Closure Notice from 1 July 2025 at 15:32 to Ongoing. Starting at Bridge 1B, Lyons Bridge, ending at Lock 1, Top Lock, Leigh Branch.
This is a live notice. Please check the Canal & River Trust website for the latest information. View on Canal & River Trust website.
Summary
| Type | Towpath Closure |
| Start Date | 1 July 2025 at 15:32 |
| End Date | Ongoing |
| Start Location | Bridge 1B, Lyons Bridge |
| Ends Location | Lock 1, Top Lock, Leigh Branch |
Updates
13 January 2026 at 10:52
The towpath remains closed between Bridge 1B (Lyons Bridge) and Lock 1 Poolstock Locks on the Leigh Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal due to a partial collapse of a building owned by a third party.
We are continuing to work closely with the local authority and relevant parties to arrange the removal of debris from the collapsed building.
Navigation remains open, but please proceed through the area with caution, signage is in place for the short diversion.
We will provide a further update by Monday, 9 March.
6 November 2025 at 10:23
The towpath remains closed between Bridge 1B, Lyons Bridge and Lock 1, Poolstock Locks on the Leigh Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal due to a partial collapse of a third party owned building.
The local authority have installed barriers to ensure the safety of our customers whilst conversations continue between the third parties.
Whilst canal navigation remains open, please pass through the area with care and listen to any advice that may be given onsite.
Due to the integrity of the third party building and the process involved, this could be a slow process. An update will be provided by Monday 12 January.
3 September 2025 at 13:22
The towpath remains closed between Bridge 1B, Lyons Bridge and Lock 1, Poolstock Locks on the Leigh Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal due to a partial collapse of a third party owned building.
The local authority has installed barriers to ensure the safety of our customers whilst conversations continue between the third parties.
Due to the integrity of the third party building and the process involved, this could be a slow process. An update will be provided by Thursday 6 November.
10 July 2025 at 08:21
The towpath remains closed between Bridge 1B, Lyons Bridge and Lock 1, Poolstock Locks on the Leigh Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal due to a partial collapse of a third party owned building.
The local authority have installed barriers to ensure the safety of our customers whilst conversations continue between the third parties.
Whilst canal navigation remains open, please pass through the area with care and listen to any advice that may be given onsite.
Due to the integrity of the third party building and the process involved, this could be a slow process. An update will be provided by Thursday 4 September.
1 July 2025 at 15:34
The towpath is closed between Bridge 1B, Lyons Bridge and Lock 1, Poolstock Locks on the Leigh Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal due to a partial collapse of a third party owned building.
The local authority have installed barriers to ensure the safety of our customers.
Whilst navigation remains open, please pass through the area with care and listen to any advice that may be given onsite.
An update will be provided by Thursday 10 July.