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Huddersfield Narrow Canal
Sellers' Tunnel, Huddersfield (5)
      
Second phase of Sellers tunnel, Huddersfield
The final part of the tunnel construction, looking west towards the new Lock 3E.

Second phase of Sellers tunnel, Huddersfield
Looking east during the last phase of construction.

Second phase of Sellers tunnel, Huddersfield
A few weeks later, the concrete slabs have been laid across the tunnel to form the roof. A roadway and car park are being laid above the tunnel.

Second phase of Sellers tunnel, Huddersfield
Looking west. The roof of the tunnel can be clearly seen before being covered with hardcore and tarmac.

Second phase of Sellers tunnel, Huddersfield
The western entrance of the tunnel below Sellers Engineering seen from the lock tail bridge of the new Lock 3E, with the steps and landing platform on the right.


Work has been completed and the site landscaped. The canal is open and a boat heads into the tunnel.

My thanks to Costain Ltd for providing access to take some of these photographs.

    
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