Towpath and canal closures in Hanley area

We have been advised by British Waterways of various restrictions on the Caldon Canal in Hanley between Monday 9 January and Friday 17 February 2012. The works have been planned to coincide with the previously notified navigation closure for delivering the Ivyhouse Embankment works between these dates.

Towpath & Navigation: 09/01/12 to 10/02/12 - Contractors working for Stoke City Council are to undertake essential works to strengthen the deck of Botteslow Street Bridge.  These works will require access to the underside of the bridge and will involve hot welding works.  It is therefore necessary to close the towpath and navigation.

 Towpath: 13/02/12 to 17/02/12 - National Grid is to undertake works to cap off redundant gas mains at this location and towpath closure is necessary.  Pedestrians please follow the diversions posted by the contractor.

Towpath only will be re-opened for the weekend of 11th and 12th February 2012.  At all other times please follow the diversion information posted on site.

 British Waterways apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Enquiries: Telephone 01827 252000 during normal office hours.

Update 30th January:

The deck strengthening works have been completed ahead of schedule; the towpath will now be open until 13th February when the works are undertaken by National Grid.  The navigation will remain closed due to adjacent works.