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Winkwell Swing Bridge, Bridge 147

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Detail

TypeAdvice
Start Date1/8/2024, 8:00:00 AM
End Date4/7/2024, 3:00:00 PM
Start LocationBridge 147, W'Well Swingbridge
Ends LocationBridge 147, W'Well Swingbridge
Towpath ClosedNo

Description

A stoppage is required to carry out Installation of wedge, wigwag and barriers.

Updates

Unfortunately, as the team were commissioning the bridge on March 14, the gearbox broke. We now need restrictive access to the bridge whilst we fix the issue to return the bridge to functionality. The navigation and towpath will remain open at all times. Restriction as follows

The Navigation and Towpath will remain open at all times

March 25 - Access across bridge

March 26 - No contractors on site - No access across bridge

March 27-28 - Restrictions across bridge contractors welding and installing new Gearbox

March 29 - April Easter Weekend - No Contractors on site - No access across bridge

April 2-3 Access across bridge

April 4-5 Bridge will be open

April 7th - Road closure ends

4/2/2024