THE Bar Lane Swing Bridge, Bridge 197 on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal that failed on the 5th November has now been repaired.
And fully open for use, Keith Gudgin reports.
It was closed for repair due to mechanical failure but was still not operational following the contractors' attendance on the 5th, but the team returned to carry out further work that was eventually successful.
It was the key mechanism that was broken and closed the swing bridge.
Gloucester & Sharpness Canal
But one swing bridge that faces a long closure is Sandfield Swing Bridge on the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal, that will be closed from the 17th November until the 9th of December. ( Pictured.)
The works involve replacing the panels on the road surface which will allow the bridge to reopen to road traffic.
This is essential safety related maintenance works on behalf of and in partnership with Gloucester County Council.