Navigation Closure: Bridge 145, Wanless Bridge, Leeds & Liverpool Canal

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Detail

From Date:	11/10/2023 16:00
To Date:	On-going
Type:	Navigation Closure
Reason:	Repair
Is the towpath closed?	Yes

Description

Please be advised navigation is currently closed between the Foulridge Tunnel and Lock 45, Top Lock, Barrowford on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal due to a suspected collapsed culvert next to Bridge 145, Wanless Bridge.

Our teams are currently working with our contractors to have dams installed as soon as able to allow us to inspect the culvert.

A further update will be provided by Friday 13 October.

Closest waterway:	Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Starts at:	Foulridge Tunnel North East Portal
Ends at:	Lock 51, Bottom Lock
Upstream winding hole:	South of Bridge 156, Greenberfield Bridge/Greenberfield Services
Downstream winding hole:	Nelson, south of Bridge 141D, Hodge Bank