Navigation Restriction - Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Birkhouse Lane Road Bridge (Bridge 29) and Lock 4 East, Huddersfield
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Detail
| Type | Navigation Restriction |
| Start Date | 1/19/2026, 7:00:00 AM |
| End Date | 3/31/2026, 4:00:00 PM |
| Start Location | Lock 4 East |
| Ends Location | Bridge 29, Birkhouse Lane Road Bridge |
Updates
19 December 2025 at 13:33
The section of towpath from Lock 4 east, Longroyd Bridge to Bridge 30, Mark Bottom Road Bridge has been closed for some time due to an unstable wall that may pose a risk to towpath users. Works to repair the wall will commence on 19th January 2026 and complete by 31st March 2026. Repairs to the wall will be undertaken from boats moored near to Lock 5 East.
Boaters wishing to travel between Bridge 29 and Lock 4 east may experience delays. Passage between these points will need to be agreed in advance with the Contractor working in this area. The mooring points between bridge 29 and Lock 4 East will not be accessible from 19th January until 31st March 2026.