L&L Closed Nr Bridge 109

[bigste]

Here is a link to the local paper's story. http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/10697035.Boaters_left_stranded_in_Burnley_as_Leeds_and_Liverpool_Canal_to_be_closed_for_two_months/?ref=ar

[jonathanA]

there's a short video I found on the CRT from one of their 'principal engineers' explaining a bit about whats going on.

 

here's the link ( I hope)

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LAApmTmu04&feature=player_embedded

[jonathanA]

latest from CRT

 

UPDATE (10 October 2013): Further to our stoppage notice of 24 September 2013, mobilisation and site access works have been completed.

The team has continued with works to excavate a large depth of silt, over a 40m length from the bed of the canal. The excavated material is being taken off site.

The sink holes in the canal bed have been investigated and excavated down to remove soft material. The excavation works have revealed the leakage paths indicated by bands and pockets of silt. The sink holes have been backfilled with clay and levelled.

The full canal profile is now being prepared for the proposed canal lining construction.

Over-pumping is being installed to feed the canal downstream of the affected area.

The culvert lining solution has been designed and will be manufactured in Germany. This will be shipped over for installation towards the end of the construction works.

We anticipate that the area will be re-opened for mid-November.

An update will be issued on Monday 4 November 2013.

Please follow this link to view photos of the site: http://canalrivertrust.org.uk/media/library/4508.pdf

[jonathanA]

Latest....

 

worth looking at piccies - links posted at end

 

UPDATE (06 November 2013): Further to our stoppage notice of 22 October 2013, works remain on going on site.

The canal embankment has now been stabilised and the canal bed has been built up with puddle clay and liner installed to fully waterproof the canal.

Rock armour protection has been laid over the liner - this can be seen on the photograph.

The towpath has been reconstructed and needs the final topping and topsoil on the verge.

The culvert liner has been designed and fabricated in Germany and is due to be delivered and installed next week.

We hope to be in a position to re-open the canal and towpath on the 23 November 2013.

A further update will be issued 20 November 2013

To view updated photos please follow this link:http://canalrivertrust.org.uk/media/library/4765.pdf
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http://canalrivertrust.org.uk/media/library/4508.pdf
http://canalrivertrust.org.uk/media/library/4377.pdf

http://canalrivertrust.org.uk/media/library/4275.pdf

[hvdb]

Latest, good news at last, highlighted in red

 

UPDATE (20 November 2013): Further to our stoppage notice of 6th November 2013, works remain on going on site.

The culvert liner has been designed and fabricated in Germany has been installed. this week, more grouting has been necessary which has resulted in a slight delay.
The culvert liner is being grouted into place today.
Thursday / Friday - Canal will be refilled between dams and tested for water tightness.
Saturday – dams to be removed. Sunday – re-watering.

We anticipate the canal will be re-opened at mid-day on Monday 25 November 2013

 

to view the photographs please follow the link: http://canalrivertrust.org.uk/media/library/4892.pdf
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Edited to say that the link doesn''t seem to be working here, (it works in the email received though) don't know what to do about it.

 

 

Helen

Edited November 21, 2013 by hvdb

[Mike Tee]

Highlight all of the web address, right click and 'open link in new tab'

[hvdb]

Good news:

 

Leeds & Liverpool Canal - Between Bridges 108 (Tottlworth Bridge) and 109 (New Barn Bridge) in Rishton

Wednesday 11 September 2013 - Friday 29 November 2013
UPDATE (25 November 2013): The Canal has Re-Opened to Navigation.

For the time being the towpath remains closed.
We anticipate it will re-open on Friday 29th November.
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Helen

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