Towpath Restriction: Bridge 123L, Tower Wharf, Chester, Shropshire Union Canal
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Detail
| Type | Towpath Restriction |
| Start Date | 10/19/2023, 3:30:00 PM |
| End Date | Ongoing |
| Start Location | Bridge 123L, Tower Wharf |
| Ends Location | Lock 1, Northgate Bottom Lock |
| Towpath Closed | No |
Description
Please be advised third-party contractors will be onsite between Bridge 123L, Tower Wharf and Lock 1, Northgate Bottom Lock on the Shropshire Union Canal to install temporary fencing in preparation for emergency works to secure the stonework of railway Bridge 123J.
Due to the width reduction on the towpath, we politely request all customers to approach the area with caution and be prepared to stop to allow any equipment to be moved out the way for safe passage. Please listen to any advice that may be given by the third-party contractors and take note of the signage onsite.
A further update will be provided before Friday 27 October.
Updates
Please be advised talks are underway in finalising the design for the repairs to the stonework on the third party owned railway bridge, Bridge 123L on the Shropshire Union Canal.
The temporary fencing remains in place and the towpath is restricted so please approach with caution and share the space considerately.
A further update will be provided as further information is available.
7/23/2024Please be advised we are still awaiting confirmation of the start date for repairs to the stonework on the third party owned railway bridge, Bridge 123L on the Shropshire Union Canal. The contractor is completing their temporary works design and arranging for an overnight railway closure to be agreed.
The temporary fencing remains in place and the towpath is restricted so please approach with caution and share the space considerately.
An update will be provided as further information is available.
6/21/2024Please be advised we are still awaiting confirmation of the start date for repairs to the stonework on the third party owned railway bridge, Bridge 123L on the Shropshire Union Canal. The contractor is completing their temporary works design and arranging for an overnight railway closure to be agreed.
The temporary fencing remains in place and the towpath is restricted so please approach with caution and share the space considerately.
A further update will be provided by Friday 20 June.
6/14/2024Please be advised we are still awaiting confirmation of the start date for repairs to the stonework on the third party owned railway bridge, Bridge 123L on the Shropshire Union Canal. The contractor is completing their temporary works design and arranging for an overnight railway closure to be agreed.
The temporary fencing remains in place and the towpath is restricted so please approach with caution and share the space considerately.
A further update will be provided by Friday 14 June.
5/17/2024Please be advised we are still awaiting confirmation of the start date for repairs to the stonework on the third party owned railway bridge, Bridge 123L on the Shropshire Union Canal. The contractor is completing their temporary works design and arranging for an overnight railway closure to be agreed.
The temporary fencing remains in place and the towpath is restricted so please approach with caution and share the space considerately.
A further update will be provided by Friday 17 May.
4/12/2024Please be advised we are still awaiting confirmation of the start date for repairs to the stonework on the third party owned railway bridge, Bridge 123J on the Shropshire Union Canal. The contractor is completing their temporary works design and arranging for an overnight railway closure to be agreed.
The temporary fencing remains in place and the towpath is restricted so please approach with caution and share the space considerately.
A further update will be provided by Friday 12 April.
3/15/2024Please be advised we are awaiting confirmation of the start date for repairs to the stonework on the third party owned railway bridge, Bridge 123J on the Shropshire Union Canal. The contractor is completing their temporary works design and arranging for an overnight railway closure to be agreed.
The temporary fencing remains in place and the towpath is restricted so please approach with caution and share the space considerately.
A further update will be provided by Friday 15 March.
2/16/2024Please be advised we are awaiting confirmation of the start date for repairs to the stonework on the third party owned railway bridge, Bridge 123J on the Shropshire Union Canal. The contractor is completing their temporary works design and arranging for an overnight railway closure to be agreed.
The temporary fencing remains in place and the towpath is restricted so please approach with caution and share the space considerately.
A further update will be provided by Friday 16th February.
1/24/2024Please be advised we are still waiting for confirmation of the start date for repairs to the stonework on the railway bridge 123J. The railway needs to be closed for the works and we are expecting the arrangements to be approved soon.
The temporary fencing remains in place and the towpath is restricted so please approach with caution and share the space considerately.
A further update will be provided Friday 26 January.
Please be advised we are still waiting for confirmation of the start date for repairs to the stonework on the railway bridge 123J. The railway needs to be closed for the works and we are expecting the arrangements to be approved soon.
The temporary fencing remains in place and the towpath is restricted so please approach with caution and share the space considerately.
A further update will be provided Friday 15 December.
Please be advised we are still waiting for confirmation of the start date for repairs to the stonework on the railway bridge 123J. The railway needs to be closed for the works and we are expecting the arrangements to be approved soon.
The temporary fencing remains in place and the towpath is restricted so please approach with caution and share the space considerately.
A further update will be provided Friday 1 December.
Please be advised we are waiting for confirmation of the start date for repairs to the stonework on the railway bridge 123J.
The railway needs to be closed for the works and we are expecting the arrangements to be approved within the next few days.
The temporary fencing remains in place and the towpath is restricted so please approach with caution and share the space considerately.
A further update will be provided Friday 17 November.
11/7/2023Please be advised we're in the process of liaising with our third-party contractors to establish the start date of the emergency works taking place at railway Bridge 123J.
Until the emergency works commence temporary fencing remains in place between Bridge 123L, Tower Wharf and Lock 1, Northgate Bottom Lock on the Shropshire Union Canal.
A further update will be provided Friday 17 November.
11/3/2023Please be advised we're in the process of liaising with our third-party contractors to establish the start date of the emergency works taking place at railway Bridge 123J.
Until the emergency works commence temporary fencing remains in place between Bridge 123L, Tower Wharf and Lock 1, Northgate Bottom Lock on the Shropshire Union Canal.
A further update will be provided Friday 3 November.
10/27/2023