Bridge 24 Warwickshire Fly Boats, Long Itchington, Grand Union Canal
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Detail
| Type | Navigation Restriction |
| Start Date | 6/27/2023, 7:00:00 AM |
| End Date | Ongoing |
| Start Location | Bridge 22, Bridleway |
| Ends Location | Bridge 60, Blue Bridge |
| Towpath Closed | No |
Description
Unfortunately movement of the towpath side waterway wall underneath this bridge has caused the canal width to reduce by 120mm, and so, for the foreseeable future, we're having to for the foreseeable future reduce maximum beam for navigation from the published 12'6" to 12'.
Following a detailed review of the options for repair, and thorough ground investigations and surveys, we have concluded that the benefits to customers are substantially outweighed by the costs of carrying out the works.
We have an ageing infrastructure, and we have to carefully prioritise our spend based on risk. We will continue to monitor the bridge and particularly the narrows and, in the future, when we need to carry out any structural repairs to the bridge we will again consider widening of the narrows, and update you accordingly. In the meantime, boats up to 12'6" can be winded at Napton Junction.