Navigation Restriction: Plank Lane Swing Bridge, Leigh Branch.
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Detail
| Type | Navigation Restriction |
| Start Date | 8/6/2024, 1:30:00 PM |
| End Date | 8/30/2024, 9:30:00 AM |
| Start Location | Bridge 7, Plank Lane Lift Bridge |
| Ends Location | Bridge 7, Plank Lane Lift Bridge |
| Towpath Closed | No |
Description
Due to damage to the bridge deck on Plank Lane Lift Bridge on the Leigh Branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, we need to reduce the operation of the bridge to allow our teams to install a road plate that will protect the bridge from further damage.
To ensure the bridge operates safely, our teams will need to remove the plate to allow boats to pass. We plan to do this daily at 10 am. We request that boats wishing to pass through the bridge are ready to travel at this time.
The required repairs will involve specialist fabricators working on-site, and we are currently working with our contractors to design the necessary repair.
A further update will be provided by 13th August.
We would like to thank our boating customers for their patience. If you have any further questions about these works, please contact our regional team on 03030 404040, selecting North West
Updates
We are pleased to advise the repair to Plank Lane Lift Bridge 7 on the Leigh Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal has been successful and navigation has resumed.
8/30/2024Pleased be advised the local council have agreed on the road closure on Thursday 29 August from 6pm until 12am, to carry out the repairs to the bridge deck.
Our team will continue to operate the bridge every day at 10am. All boats wishing to pass through the bridge should be ready and waiting at 10am. No booking is required.
A further update will be provided on Friday 30 August.
We would like to thank our boating customers for their patience and cooperation during this time.
8/19/2024Due to damage sustained to the bridge deck on Plank Lane Lift Bridge on the Leigh Branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, we have contacted the local council to arrange for a necessary road closure. This will allow us to proceed with the required repairs.
While our team plans the repairs, we will continue operating the bridge daily at 10 am.
A further update will be provided on 27th August.
We would like to thank our boating customers for their patience and cooperation during this time.
8/13/2024