Towpath Closure: Lock 2 to Lock 3, Ashton Canal
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Detail
| Type | Towpath Closure |
| Start Date | 6/7/2024, 6:00:00 AM |
| End Date | 12/22/2024, 7:00:00 PM |
| Start Location | Lock 2 |
| Ends Location | Lock 3 |
| Towpath Closed | Yes |
Description
Please be advised third-party contractors will be onsite between Lock 2 and Lock 3 on the Ashton Canal to install a new cycle-bridge over the Ashton Canal, adjacent to Lock 3.
These works will commence from Friday 7 June through until Friday 22 November.
To be able to maintain a safe working environment, the towpath will be closed during these works, a diversion route will be in place.
Whilst this will not impact on canal navigation, we politely request all customers to approach the area with caution and to listen to any advice that may be given by the third-party contractors onsite.
Updates
Please be advised contractors have applied a crane to over sail the canal to support the ongoing works for the full duration of works being carried out, being until Sunday 22 December.
We politely request that all visitors and boaters continue to remain vigilante and follow the instructions of any marshals present on site and approach the area with care.
10/1/2024Please be advised that a crane has been erected by contractors to over sail the canal to support the ongoing works for the full duration of works that are being carried out, until Friday 22 November.
We politely request that all visitors and boaters continue to remain vigilante and follow the instructions of any marshals present on site and approach the area with care.
10/1/2024Please note that as of Monday 22nd July 2024 until Sunday 18th August 2024 a crane may periodically oversail the canal.
We politely request that all visitors and boaters remain vigilante and follow the instructions of any marshals present on site and approach the area with care.
7/19/2024