Pontcysyllte Aqueduct closed until Spring

Published: Wednesday, 15 January 2025

PONTCYSYLLTE Aqueduct, on the Llangollen has closed for essential maintenance work to be carried out.

This closure is part of the 'winter works' programme by Canal & River Trust, Janet Friend reports.

pontcysllte1The date has now been given when it is expected to be open which will be 4pm on Friday 14th March.

Fully inspected

The closure allows the aqueduct to be fully inspected as it is de-watered during the 'quieter' months to cause minimal disruption to both boaters and  visitors.

In March 2024, the heritage site received a major 'health check' that allowed engineers to take a closer look at areas that are normally hidden and to note anything that needs attention.

The picture shows the complete overall undertaken when British Waterways were in charge of the navigations.