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Handcocks Swing Bridge

A navigation closure on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, 27 August 2025 to 28 August 2025 — 1 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway: Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Region: North West
Started: 27 August 2025
Status: Reopened 28 August 2025
Days shut: 1
CRT reason: Repair
Cause: Struck by boat or vehicle
Asset: Swing bridge

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

What CRT said it was for

This issue has now been resolved, and navigation has resumed.

Where

Leeds & Liverpool Canal: Bridge 9, Handcocks Swing Bridge to Bridge 9, Handcocks Swing Bridge

Updates · 2

1 days with no update after the last one.

27 August 2025 · 0 days since the previous

Following today's road traffic incident, the canal remains closed to boats. Our contractors are already on site and are in the process of sourcing and installing a replacement barrier. We understand this closure may cause inconvenience and appreciate your patience and cooperation while we carry out these urgent repairs. A further update will be provided tomorrow

27 August 2025 · 0 days since the previous

The navigation is currently closed at Bridge 9, Handcocks Swing Bridge on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal due to a vehicle strike. Our local team have been informed and are in attendance. An update will be provided later today.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Handcocks Swing Bridge”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/0198eae8-1ce9-743d-a2a0-472397a6df31.

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