Stoppages & Restrictions

Date: December 22, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Tree down Bridge 219, Ross Mill Swing Bridge TOWPATH CLOSURE (3.15pm Thursday 21 December 2023 until further notice) A tree has come down blocking the towpath, contractors have been instructed to attend. We will update this notice once the tree has been removed.

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Date: December 23, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Tree down between Ramper Lane and Fordstead LaneBarnby Dun Lift Bridge Update on 22/12/2023: The tree has been removed  – the towpath is now open.  We will update the notice once the tree has been removed. 

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Date: December 23, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions NorthwichStarts At: Bridge 193, Ollershaw LaneEnds At: Bridge 196, Marbury Hall Bridge Update on 22/12/2023: We are pleased to advise the tree obstructing the towpath and navigation has been removed and the canal is now open between Bridge 193 and Bridge 196 on the Trent & Mersey Canal.

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Date: December 23, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Lapworth/ Kingswood Customer Service Facility Update on 22/12/2023: The toilet is now back open again.

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Date: December 23, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Tree down – Mearclough BridgeStarts At: Bridge 2, MearcloughEnds At: Bridge 1, Walker Update on 22/12/2023: The tree has now been removed  – navigation is now open. 

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Date: December 23, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Tree downStarts At: Bridge 18W, Rhosweil BridgeEnds At: Bridge 19W, Gledrid BridgeUp Stream Winding Hole: Lion quays mooringsDown Stream Winding Hole: Gledrid winding hole Update on 22/12/2023: The tree is now only restricting navigation. We’re hoping the contractors will clear the rest of the tree later day. Please take…

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Date: December 23, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Tree down – Tardebigge Lock FlightStarts At: Lock 23Ends At: Lock 58Up Stream Winding Hole: Bridges 57 and 58Down Stream Winding Hole: Between Locks 18 and 19 Update on 22/12/2023: Our contractors will be attending 23.12.23 and the tree will be cleared by 15:00 hours.

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Date: December 23, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Vegetation Blocking Towpath – Bacon LaneStarts At: Bacon Lane BridgeEnds At: Sheffield Bernard Road Bridge 5 Update on 22/12/2023: The vegetation has now been removed the towpath is now open. 

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Start date: December 21, 2023Est. end if know: December 22, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Tree down – Between Bridge 88 & 89Starts At: Bridge 89, Bell BridgeEnds At: Bridge 88, Brookhay BridgeUp Stream Winding Hole: Fradley JunctionDown Stream Winding Hole: Huddlesford Junction Update on 21/12/2023: Contractors are due on site tomorrow to remove the tree. As…

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Date: December 23, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Tree down – Bridge 14, Fallingroyd TunnelStarts At: Lock 7Ends At: Lock 8, Mayroyd Update on 22/12/2023: The tree has been removed, the navigation and towpath are now open. 

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Date: December 21, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Downstream of Castle Mills Lock ADVICE (Thursday 21 December 2023 until rescinded) Please be aware of a large tree limb in the centre channel of navigation downstream of Castle Mills Lock .We will look into the practicalities of removing the tree limb once the river levels have reduced and…

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Start date: December 21, 2023Est. end if know: August 31, 2024Stoppages & Restrictions Under Bridge 12, Thurcaston Road Bridge Update on 20/12/2023: After a further review by our engineers, it has been decided that Thurcaston Road Bridge is to remain closed off with permanent fencing. The closure is still in place as the sink hole…

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Start date: December 25, 2023Est. end if know: December 26, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Watford Lock Flight Starts At: Lock 1Ends At: Lock 7 NAVIGATION CLOSURE (Monday 25 December until Tuesday 26 December 2023) Please be advised that Watford locks will be closed on 25th and 26th December. Due to limited resources, we are unable to…

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Start date: December 25, 2023Est. end if know: December 26, 2023Stoppages & Restrictions Foxton Lock FlightStarts At: Lock 8Ends At: Lock 17 NAVIGATION CLOSURE (Monday 25 December until Tuesday 26 December 2023) Please be advised that Foxton locks will be closed on 25th and 26th December. Due to limited resources, we are unable to safely…

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