Grand Union Canal Towpath Reopening

Not this Monday but next due to safety concerns

Towpath closure

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The opening of the towpath by the Brentford Basin on the Grand Union Canal has been delayed for a few days due to some additional health and safety checks. There is a diversion in place from the Holiday Inn via Brentford Train Station onto the A4.

The Canal and River Trust (CRT) have closed the towpath after a section of the hanger next to the path was damaged. CRT say they are working with the owners of the hanger to get everything back to normal as soon as possible.

James Stockdale, Development Manager, Brentford Lock West, who own the building, said, “Regretfully, the works to remove the dangerous section of warehouse canopy overhanging the towpath, have suffered a short delay. Works are now targeted to commence on the 8th September with the towpath due to re-open on Monday 10th September. The delay has been caused by further health and safety assessments being necessary, to ensure the safety of those undertaking the work. Access to the area has also been restricted to weekends, as businesses working during the week operate close by. We appreciate the inconvenience this is causing to local residents. We have been working closely with the local planning authority to ensure the structure is preserved and we are doing all we can to get the towpath re-opened as safely and as quickly as possible.”

Boats are asked not to moor on the towpath under the hanger.

Canal location

September 6, 2018

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