Why close the Trent & Mersey?

[Tracy D'arth]

New strange message.  Why close the canal to navigation?

 

Notice Alert

Trent & Mersey Canal
Location: Lock 35, Trentham to Earls Road Access, Trent & Mersey Canal
Starts At: Lock 35, Trentham Lock
Ends At: Access Point

Monday 10 August 2020 08:00 until Friday 14 August 2020 18:00

Type: Navigation Closure
Reason: (Re)Construction

Original message:

The towpath will be closed for surface dressing, following the recent resurfacing works. We are working closely with our contractors to undertake these works safely. Sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

For the latest information regarding Covid-19 and any restrictions or impact it may be having on our waterways please visit https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/safety-on-our-waterways/coronavirus

You can view this notice and its map online here:
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notice/17946/lock-35-trentham-to-earls-road-access-trent-and-mersey-canal

You can find all notices at the url below:
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices

[Flyboy]

8 minutes ago, Tracy D'arth said:

New strange message.  Why close the canal to navigation?

 

Notice Alert

Trent & Mersey Canal
Location: Lock 35, Trentham to Earls Road Access, Trent & Mersey Canal
Starts At: Lock 35, Trentham Lock
Ends At: Access Point

Monday 10 August 2020 08:00 until Friday 14 August 2020 18:00

Type: Navigation Closure
Reason: (Re)Construction

Original message:

The towpath will be closed for surface dressing, following the recent resurfacing works. We are working closely with our contractors to undertake these works safely. Sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

For the latest information regarding Covid-19 and any restrictions or impact it may be having on our waterways please visit https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/safety-on-our-waterways/coronavirus

You can view this notice and its map online here:
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notice/17946/lock-35-trentham-to-earls-road-access-trent-and-mersey-canal

You can find all notices at the url below:
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices

Probably a typo.

[Rob-M]

I expect someone ticked the wrong box and it probably would say towpath closure.

[Tracy D'arth]

1 hour ago, Rob-M said:

I expect someone ticked the wrong box and it probably would say towpath closure.

Looks like you were correct!  I blame it on the automatic email generator!? 

 

Notice Alert

Trent & Mersey Canal
Location: Lock 35, Trentham to Earls Road Access, Trent & Mersey Canal
Starts At: Lock 35, Trentham Lock
Ends At: Access Point

Monday 10 August 2020 08:00 until Friday 14 August 2020 18:00

Type: Towpath Closure
Reason: (Re)Construction

Update on 16/07/2020:

The navigation remains open throughout the works when the towpath will be closed for surface dressing works. 

Original message:

The towpath will be closed for surface dressing, following the recent resurfacing works. We are working closely with our contractors to undertake these works safely. Sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

For the latest information regarding Covid-19 and any restrictions or impact it may be having on our waterways please visit https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/safety-on-our-waterways/coronavirus

You can view this notice and its map online here:
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notice/17946/lock-35-trentham-to-earls-road-access-trent-and-mersey-canal

You can find all notices at the url below:
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices

Please do not reply to the email. It has been automatically generated.