Waterway Notices / Plank Lane Bridge
Advice beginning 11 November 2026 at 09:00 to 11 November 2026 at 12:00 at Bridge 7, Plank Lane Lift Bridge.
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Summary
| Type | Advice |
| Start Date | 11 November 2026 at 09:00 |
| End Date | 11 November 2026 at 12:00 |
| Start Location | Bridge 7, Plank Lane Lift Bridge |
| Ends Location | Bridge 7, Plank Lane Lift Bridge |
Updates
10 November 2026 at 16:50
Third-party contractors will be on site at Plank Lane on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal to carry out essential works to the control system on the bridge from 9am until midday on Wednesday 11 November.
There may be times when the bridge will be unable to open to canal traffic, these interruptions should be minimal. Please also be advised that the works will cause the traffic lights to revert to red in both directions, we advise motorists to proceed slowly and with caution.
Please approach the area with caution and follow instructions given from contractors on site.