Pennine Waterways News

Friday 19 January 2018

Barton Aqueduct Maintenance Dates Confirmed

The Bridgewater Canal Company has now confirmed the dates when Barton Aqueduct will be closed for its annual maintenance.

The structure will be closed for navigation along the Bridgewater Canal from Monday 5th March for two weeks. It will re-open on Monday 19th March.

The Bridgewater Canal Company say that work is expected to be completed within the specified time. However, due to the nature of the work they cannot guarantee completion on the published date.

This stoppage affects the Leigh Branch of the Bridgewater Canal.