Waterway Notices / Bridge 56 Kirkless Hall Bridge to Lock 71
Towpath Restriction beginning 15 October 2026 at 07:00 to 30 October 2026 at 18:00. Starting at Lock 71, Lock 7, ending at Bridge 56, Kirkless Hall Bridge.
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 Restriction |
| Start Date | 15 October 2026 at 07:00 |
| End Date | 30 October 2026 at 18:00 |
| Start Location | Lock 71, Lock 7 |
| Ends Location | Bridge 56, Kirkless Hall Bridge |
Updates
14 October 2026 at 15:37
Third-party contractors will be on site between Bridge 56 Kirkless Hall Bridge and Lock 71 on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal to carry out emergency gas leak repairs.
The works will take place from 8am on Thursday 15 October until 6pm on Friday 30 October 2026.
Please approach the area with caution, follow any instructions given by the contractors on site and be aware of any vehicle movements along the towpath.