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Towpath Closure : Between Dutton Lock & Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge, Weaver Navigation

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Detail

TypeTowpath Closure
Start Date11/22/2024, 2:45:00 PM
End DateOngoing
Start LocationSutton Swingbridge
Ends LocationDutton Lock Visitor Moorings
Towpath ClosedYes

Description

Please be advised the towpath between Dutton Lock and Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge on the Weaver Navigation is closed due to structural failure of the embankment.

Our local team are currently onsite.

An update will be provided by Monday 25 November.

Updates

Please be advised the towpath between Dutton Lock and Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge on the Weaver Navigation remains closed due to structural failure of the embankment.

Due to the extent of the damage, funding and ongoing challenges, including severe weather causing more repairs to be undertaken across the region, this has required us to prioritise urgent repairs elsewhere.

Our local team and engineers will continue to work together on a method of repair to the embankment and an update will be issued once a timeframe for completing the works becomes available.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

1/10/2025

Please be advised the towpath between Dutton Lock and Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge on the Weaver Navigation remains closed due to structural failure of the embankment.

Our local team and engineers are working together on a method of repair to the embankment.

An update will be provided by Friday 10 January.

12/20/2024

Please be advised the towpath between Dutton Lock and Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge on the Weaver Navigation remains closed due to structural failure of the embankment.

Our local team and engineers are continuing with a method of repair to the embankment.

An update will be provided by Monday 23 December.

12/9/2024

Please be advised the towpath between Dutton Lock and Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge on the Weaver Navigation remains closed due to structural failure of the embankment.

Our local team and engineers are continuing to work together on a method of repair.

An update will be provided by Monday 9 December.

12/2/2024

Please be advised the towpath between Dutton Lock and Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge on the Weaver Navigation remains closed due to structural failure of the embankment.

Our local engineers are arranging to attend site to create a plan for repairs to the unstable and unsafe access of the towpath due to the structural failure of the embankment.

An update will be provided by Monday 2 December.

11/25/2024