Kennet & Avon Canal - Bridge 151, Rusty Lane Swingbridge.
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Detail
| Type | Advice |
| Start Date | 7/5/2024, 2:00:00 PM |
| End Date | 8/20/2024, 8:00:00 AM |
| Start Location | Bridge 151, Rusty Lane Swingbridge |
| Ends Location | Bridge 151, Rusty Lane Swingbridge |
| Towpath Closed | No |
Description
Please be advised that due to an incident, bridge 151 has been damaged, causing a temporary closure of the navigation.
Engineers are currently assessing the damage and we will update this notice when we have further information.
In the meantime, we apologise for any inconvenience & invite customers to contact the Customer Service Team on 03030404040 or at enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk
Updates
Further to the message below, we are pleased to confirm that contractors have successfully opened the swing bridge to open navigation for boating customers.
The Bridge however is inoperable and left secured in the open position.
We apologise for any inconvenience & invite customers to contact the Customer Service Team on 03030404040 or at enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk
7/6/2024Further to the notice below, please be advised that we are mobilising to site on Saturday 6th July to commence work, which will entail jacking and reseating of the bridge.
We will update this notice later in the day to advise on the progress of the works.
In the meantime, we apologise for any inconvenience & invite customers to contact the Customer Service Team on 03030404040 or at enquiries.walessouthwest@canalrivertrust.org.uk
7/5/2024