Waterway Notices / Bridge 100, Friarage Bridge
Towpath Closure beginning 7 April 2026 at 14:45 to 12 May 2026 at 09:59 at Bridge 100, Friarage Bridge.
This notice has ended and is no longer active.
Summary
| Type | Towpath Closure |
| Start Date | 7 April 2026 at 14:45 |
| End Date | 12 May 2026 at 09:59 |
| Start Location | Bridge 100, Friarage Bridge |
| Ends Location | Bridge 100, Friarage Bridge |
Updates
11 May 2026 at 15:59
The towpath remains closed at Bridge 100 on the Lancaster Canal due to a fallen tree.
Our specialist contractors are attending the site to remove the obstruction.
We apologise that the clearance is taking longer than originally expected and appreciate your patience while we work to resolve the issue.
A further update will be provided on Tuesday 12 May 2026.
8 May 2026 at 14:33
The towpath remains closed at Bridge 100 on the Lancaster Canal due to a fallen tree.
Our specialist contractors are attending the site today to remove the obstruction.
We apologise that the clearance is taking longer than originally expected and appreciate your patience while we work to resolve the issue.
A further update will be provided on Monday 11 May 2026.
6 May 2026 at 15:38
The towpath remains closed at Bridge 100 on the Lancaster Canal due to a fallen tree.
Contractors have attended the site but require specialised equipment to assist with the removal of the tree.
A further update will be provided on Friday 8 May 2026.
5 May 2026 at 15:38
The towpath remains closed at Bridge 100 on the Lancaster Canal due to a fallen tree.
We are currently awaiting confirmation of attendance from our contractors.
We will provide an update on Wednesday 6 May 2026.
1 May 2026 at 15:04
The towpath remains closed at Bridge 100 on the Lancaster Canal due to a fallen tree.
Contractors have been instructed to attend but are still delayed as they continue to work through the backlog created by Storm Dave.
An update will be provided on or before Tuesday 5 May.
27 April 2026 at 14:53
The towpath remains closed at Bridge 100 on the Lancaster Canal due to a fallen tree.
Contractors have been instructed to attend but have been delayed as they continue to work through the backlog created by Storm Dave.
They are expected on site soon and an update will be provided on or before Friday 1 May.
21 April 2026 at 09:55
The towpath remains closed at Bridge 100 on the Lancaster Canal due to a fallen tree.
At present, we are unable to confirm when the contractor will be on site as they are currently dealing with a back log from the high workload created from Storm Dave.
We will provide a further update on or before Monday 27 April.
14 April 2026 at 10:02
The towpath remains closed at Bridge 100 on the Lancaster Canal due to a fallen tree.
At present, we are unable to confirm when the contractor will be on site as they are currently dealing with a back log from the high workload created from Storm Dave.
We will provide a further update on or before Tuesday 21 April.
7 April 2026 at 15:20
The towpath is currently closed at Bridge 100 on the Lancaster Canal due to a fallen tree.
At present, we are unable to confirm when the contractor will be on site as they are currently dealing with a back log from the high workload created from Storm Dave.
We will provide a further update on or before Tuesday 14 April.