Repairs being being supported by Town Deal
Published: Thursday, 02 January 2025
THE REPAIRS to the towpath wall on the Leicester Section are being supported by a Town Deal.
This is by the UK Government through the Loughborough Town Deal, Keith Gudgin reports.
Canal & River Trust will be reconstructing the failed towpath support wall at Bridge 36 at Birstall on the Leicester Section.
Navigation closed
However this means the navigation will be closed from the 13th January 2025 through to the 14th March.
It is undertaking this work as an extra winter stoppage, with Birstall Lock also closed for navigation during the period whilst repairs are undertaken.