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OPENED - Milman Swing Bridge -

A navigation closure on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, 21 March 2026 to 23 March 2026 — 2 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Region
Yorkshire and North East
Started
21 March 2026
Status
Reopened 23 March 2026
Days shut
2
CRT reason
Repair
Cause
Other cause
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

Fixed

Where

Updates · 2

0 days with no update after the last one.

23 March 2026 · 2 days since the previous

The bridge has now been repaired, and power has been restored. The issue is fully resolved, and the bridge is open for passage.

21 March 2026 · 0 days since the previous

The bridge is currently experiencing a power outage. Our operatives have attended the site but were unable to restore power. Electrical engineers are expected on-site tomorrow, and we will update this notice once further information is available.

Cite this: Canal closures, “OPENED - Milman Swing Bridge -”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019d1195-c91b-7de3-9f7b-406e6f158ccb.

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