Leeds and Liverpool bridge stoppage

A swing bridge is out of action causing a stoppage on a busy section of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

There is an intermittent fault at Bridge 187, Warehouse Swing Bridge, at Kilnwick, on the popular stretch between Skipton and Bingley. The bridge has been closed to navigation until further notice while investigations are carried out.

Update, June 20th, 2.15 pm:
The problem with the bridge has been rectified and the canal is now open to navigation through Kildwick.

Any enquiries regarding this stoppage should be made to BW on 01942 405700.


Bridge 187, Kildwick