Section of the towpath including Long Eaton Lock 61, Long Eaton

Towpath ClosureActive

Section of the towpath including Long Eaton Lock 61, Long Eaton

Erewash Canal

Type

Towpath Closure

Reason

3rd Party Works

Region

East Midlands

Last update

Thu, Feb 5

Timing

Mon, Feb 23 → Sun, Aug 23

Affected location

Erewash Canal

Bridge 6, Derby Road to Bridge 3A, School Foot Bridge

Latest information

Contractors working on behalf of Derbyshire County Council will be demolishing the existing West Park footbridge in preparation for the construction of a new bridge later this summer.  Derbyshire County Council have placed a temporary closure order on this section of the towpath, which is also public footpath No.33 from Monday 23rd February at 8am until Sunday 23rd August at 5pm.  There is a diversion route between Lawrence Street and the B6540 Tamworth Road.  

Please be aware of increased activity and follow any safety instructions provided.

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Notice update

Update history

Thu, Feb 5

Contractors working on behalf of Derbyshire County Council will be demolishing the existing West Park footbridge in preparation for the construction of a new bridge later this summer.  Derbyshire County Council have placed a temporary closure order on this section of the towpath, which is also public footpath No.33 from Monday 23rd February at 8am until Sunday 23rd August at 5pm.  There is a diversion route between Lawrence Street and the B6540 Tamworth Road.  

Please be aware of increased activity and follow any safety instructions provided.

Conditions can change. Check local signage and the latest official notice before travelling.

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