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Bridge 22, Burntacres Bridge

A navigation closure on the Rochdale Canal, 2 February 2026 to 27 February 2026 — 25 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Rochdale Canal
Region
Yorkshire and North East
Started
2 February 2026
Status
Reopened 27 February 2026
Days shut
25
CRT reason
Repair
Cause
Wear and tear
Asset
Bridge

Cause and asset are read from the notice prose, not CRT fields; the reason above is CRT's own.

Where

Updates · 3

116 days with no update after the last one.

3 November 2025 · 127 days since the previous

Following a recent review, we're now confident that the works can be completed within a shorter stoppage window. The revised stoppage dates are 2nd February to 27th February.

29 June 2025 · 52 days since the previous

This closure will now encompass two pieces of work. We will be doing offside abutment masonry repairs and general pointing to abutments below water level by Bridge 22, and Shaft blockage works to Lock 14. Please note the towpath will no longer be closed during these works.

8 May 2025 · 0 days since the previous

A navigation and towpath closure are required for offside abutment masonry repairs and general pointing to abutments below water level.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Bridge 22, Burntacres Bridge”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/0196b208-70b8-7e79-bd29-788a931048e2.

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