Stoppages & Restrictions

Start date: May 23, 2023Est. end if know: May 26, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Subsidence on the towpathStarts At: Bridge 2, MearcloughEnds At: Pipe Crossing – Chain Bridge TOWPATH CLOSURE (Monday 22 May 2023 until further notice) A towpath closure has been put in place for this area of the canal. This is due to subsidence…

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Date: December 1, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Towpath between Stewart Aqueduct and Spon LaneStarts At: Spon Lane BridgeEnds At: Access Point Update on 01/12/2023: We are currently waiting for a structural survey to be carried out to prove that the building is safe. We haven’t been given a timeframe for this, but we have chased it…

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Start date: May 22, 2023Est. end if know: May 26, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions 4-hour Navigation closureLock 30, Grants Lock Update on 25/05/2023: Navigation is now open NAVIGATION CLOSURE (10am-2pm Thursday 25 May 2023) A repair is needed on the faulty towpath ground paddle at Lock 30 Grants, we will be installing stop planks to assess…

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Start date: June 7, 2023Est. end if know: June 9, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Pump Out, Tower Wharf Services, Chester Update on 07/06/2023: We are pleased to advise the Pump Out has been repaired and is now back in use at Tower Wharf Customer Service Facilities on the Shropshire Union Canal. Update on 24/05/2023: Please be…

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Start date: May 31, 2023Est. end if know: June 2, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Cambrian Wharf CSF Update on 31/05/2023: The men’s toilet is now fixed. ADVICE (9.30am Monday 22 May 2023 until further notice) The mens toilet is currently out of use, due to a faulty flush mechanism.  Please bear with us whilst we get…

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Start date: May 22, 2023Est. end if know: May 26, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Grendon Customer Service Facility Update on 24/05/2023: The Elsan is now back open. ADVICE (8am Monday 22 May 2023 until further notice) The Elsan only is currently out of use due to a blockage, please bear with us whilst our contractors attend.

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Start date: May 20, 2023Est. end if know: June 5, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Basin at Sampson Road Wharf, West of Camp Hill Top LockLock 1, Camp Hill Top Lock (Lock 52) ADVICE (7.30 am Saturday 20 May until 5pm Saturday 3 June 2023) Contractors will be installing a porta dam to allow the inspection of…

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Start date: June 29, 2023Est. end if know: August 8, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Hunts Small Lock, Northwich Update on 03/08/2023: We are pleased to advise the footbridge has now been repaired at Hunts Small Lock on the Weaver Navigation and navigation has resumed.  Update on 19/07/2023: Please be advised our local team & contractors have…

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Start date: May 19, 2023Est. end if know: May 26, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions WiganChapel Lane CSF Update on 19/05/2023: We are pleased to advise the Chapel Lane Customer Service Facilities are back open following a successful repair to the drainage system. ADVICE (4.15pm Thursday 18 May 2023 until further notice) Please be advised Chapel Lane…

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Start date: May 19, 2023Est. end if know: May 28, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Bridge 187, Warehouse Swing Bridge NAVIGATION CLOSURE (3pm Thursday 18 May 2023 until further notice) The team attended site and have found a broken return spring in the hydraulic arm on this bridge.Contractors are currently carrying out works to repair and have…

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Start date: May 19, 2023Est. end if know: June 30, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Starts At: Broad Bulk BridgeEnds At: Wiggins Hill Bridge Update on 28/06/2023: We are pleased to advise repairs to the waterway wall are now complete and the towpath is open again. Update on 25/05/2023: Our reactive response team have been out on…

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Start date: May 18, 2023Est. end if know: October 22, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Towpath Restriction Starts At: Bridge 49aa Scot Lane BridgeEnds At: Bridge 42, Appley Bridge RESTRICTION (until 5pm Friday 20 October 2023) Please be advised our contractors will be onsite between Bridge 49aa, Scot Lane Bridge and Bridge 42, Appley Bridge on the…

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Start date: May 31, 2023Est. end if know: September 20, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Water Point, Leigh & Rufford Branch Bridge 1, Junction Bridge Update on 18/09/2023: We are pleased to advise the water point at Bridge 1, Junction Bridge on the Rufford Branch has been repaired and is back in operation. Update on 30/05/2023: Please…

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Start date: May 18, 2023Est. end if know: October 22, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Towpath Restriction: Bridge 49aa, Scot Lane Bridge to Lock 89, Ell Meadow Lock=Starts At: Bridge 49aa Scot Lane BridgeEnds At: Lock 89 RESTRICTION (until 5pm Friday 20 October 2023) Please be advised our contractors will be onsite between Bridge 49aa, Scot Lane…

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