Notice Alert
Peak Forest Canal
Location: Navigation Closure: Bridge 24, Wood End Lift Bridge, Peak Forest Canal
Starts At: Bridge 24, Wood End Lift Bridge
Ends At: Bridge 24, Wood End Lift Bridge
Tuesday 20 June 2023 16:00 until further notice
Type: Navigation Closure
Reason: Repair
Update on 21/06/2023:
Navigation remains closed at Bridge 24, Wood End Lift Bridge on the Peak Forest Canal.
Whilst our contractors have attended site today, further investigation works are required.
We will be meeting with our specialist contractors this week to devise a safe working plan to be able to remove the failed lifting frame that will allow us to inspect further and determine a method of repair.
Is it anticipated that the lifting will take place early next week, and once the structure has been removed, we will have better understanding of the works required and an estimated timeframe.
A further update will be provided by Wednesday 28 June.
Original message:
Please be advised navigation is currently closed at Bridge 24, Wood End Lift Bridge on the Peak Forest Canal due a fault making the bridge inoperable.
Our teams have been informed and will attend as soon as they are able to investigate further.
An update will be provided tomorrow, Wednesday 21 June.
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