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Sykehouse Lock Road Bridge- Out of Action
A navigation closure on the New Junction Canal, 28 April 2026 to 1 May 2026 — 3 days.
Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk
- Waterway
- New Junction Canal
- Region
- Yorkshire and North East
- Started
- 28 April 2026
- Status
- Reopened 1 May 2026
- Days shut
- 3
- 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
- New Junction Canal: Sykehouse Lock to Sykehouse Lock
Updates · 5
0 days with no update after the last one.
1 May 2026 · 2 days since the previous
Sykehouse Lock has been repaired and it is back to boater operation.
29 April 2026 · 1 days since the previous
Assisted passage will now be available daily, from 10am to 2pm, including weekends, with effect from today, Wednesday, 29th April, until further notice. Please ensure that you are at the lock in plenty of time to go through during these hours. Thank you
Earlier updates · 3
28 April 2026 · 0 days since the previous
With effect from tomorrow, Wednesday 29th April, we will be offering assisted passage at Sykehouse Lock, on weekdays only, between the hours of 10:00 and 14:00. Please can boaters ensure that they are at the lock in plenty of time to go through during these hours. Thank you
28 April 2026 · 0 days since the previous
Further to the previous notice, please be aware that the failure of the bridge pertains to the road bridge over Sykehouse Lock and NOT Sykehouse Road Bridge, which remains open. As previously stated, the barrier has failed and a new part is to be fabricated and should be fitted on or before Friday, 8th May. Please accept our apologies for any confusion caused by this administrative error.
28 April 2026 · 0 days since the previous
Sykehouse Road Bridge (Bridge 7) is currently out of action, due to a fault which has developed with the barrier. There is evidence of some corrosion and part of the damaged area has now come away, meaning the barrier is inoperable. A new section is required to replace the damaged area and the specialist fabricator will be on site to measure up and make a the part. it is anticipated that the part will be manufactured and fitted by the end of next week, May 8th. This notice will be updated as soon as the part has been replaced and the bridge is operational.
Cite this: Canal closures, “Sykehouse Lock Road Bridge- Out of Action”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019dd3ea-8355-7957-959b-d0d580484e8b.
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