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17 January 2017
Notice is hereby given that due to the proposed replacement of Vicars Hall Bridge, (situated approximately 1.4 Km west of Boothstown Marina on the Bridgewater Canal in Boothstown) the Canal will be closed to all navigation during the course of the works.
From: Monday 13th February 2017 at 08.00am
To: Wednesday 24th May 2017 at 12.00 noon
Location of closure: Approximately 1.4 Km West of Boothstown Marina
The canal towpath will be diverted during the course of the works, however please remain vigilant and obey any instructions posted locally.
Works to replace the bridge are programmed to be completed within the specified period of time. However, due to the nature of the work the Company cannot guarantee completion on the published date.
For further information or updates concerning progress of the works please visit the Bridgewater Canal website during the period of the closure.
The Bridgewater Canal Company regrets and apologises for any inconvenience that these necessary works may cause.
This replaces notice number 01/2017.
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info@bridgewatercanal.co.uk
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