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Unplanned closures of this kind: 7 in June to August 2026 against 10 a year earlier, within what chance produces. How this is tested.
- On record
- 62 notices since May 2025: 44 closures, 6 restrictions and 12 not yet started
In force today
2 closures of this kind are in force today, longest shut first. Filter the explorer to them.
| Canal | Where | Since | Days shut |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry Canal | Dunstall Bridge | 12 September 2026 | 14 |
| Leeds & Liverpool Canal | Bridge 33, Glovers Swing Bridge | 24 September 2026 | 2 |
By canal
32 canals have had a closure of this kind. A closure naming two canals counts on both.
| Canal | Closures |
|---|---|
| Leeds & Liverpool Canal | 6 |
| Lancaster Canal | 5 |
| Huddersfield Narrow Canal | 4 |
| New Junction Canal | 4 |
| Grand Union Canal | 3 |
| Middlewich Branch (Shrop Union) | 3 |
| Oxford Canal | 3 |
| Waterworks River | 3 |
| Ashton Canal | 2 |
| Birmingham & Warwick Junction Cnl | 2 |
| Digbeth Branch (Birm'm & Fazeley) | 2 |
| Dudley No 1 Canal | 2 |
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Showing 44 closures and 6 restrictions involving a bridge.
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What these figures mean
- Population
- Which closures a figure counts. All closures is everything; Unplanned closure drops the works CRT flags as its winter programme and any day outside the cruising season (the Friday nearest 15 March to the Sunday before the first Monday in November). Scheduled work CRT does not flag as winter works still counts here. CRT Planned closure is the flagged winter programme alone.
- Defensible duration
- The days between a closure's start and its reopening date, counted only where the dates allow it. A cancelled notice, or one whose reopening precedes its start, has no defensible duration and is in no total.
- Closure-days
- One day on which one closure was in force. Two closures on the same day are two closure-days; where the question is how long a canal was actually disrupted, overlapping notices are unioned into single intervals. They are counted from 1 May 2025, when this archive begins: a closure that started earlier adds only its days since then, though its own row shows its whole length. Every figure and chart counts only the days inside the Period chosen above them.
- In force
- A closure is in a Period, and a day is one a closure affected, if it was in force at any time that day, including the morning it reopened. Closure-days measure how long, so they count whole days and not the reopening day: a closure can be in a Period and add no closure-day to it.
Closures in force each month
closures active during the monthCanals ranked by the season's closures
share of the period's cruising-season days up to today — a closure somewhere on a long canal is likelier, and does not mean the canal was impassableclosures in force on the period's cruising-season days — a longer canal has more to go wrong onWhere
closure-days by regionclosures by regionA region with more canal has more to go wrong on, so these totals partly measure its size. Regions compared by length of canal are on the Reliability page.
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Bridge 165, Newton Grange bridge (Changeline bridge) - Closure
Leeds & Liverpool CanalYorkshire and North East
88 days
From 5 May 2025
Reopened 1 August 2025
- Where
- Bridge 165, Changeline Bridge
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
Navigation will be restricted due to bridge works carried out by 3rd party contractors, this has been scheduled because the navigation is already closed as a result of drought conditions and low water levels.
CRT's only update, 24 June 2025.
Cable Bridge East of Salford Junction
Birmingham & Fazeley CanalWest Midlands
56 days
From 8 August 2025
Reopened 3 October 2025
- Where
- Cable Bridge East of Salford Junction
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Other cause
- Asset
- Bridge
We have received a further update from National Grid regarding the collapsed bridge. Scaffolding installation within the canal is scheduled to begin tomorrow. This will facilitate the safe dismantling and removal of the bridge structure. The installation is expected to take…
Latest of 5 CRT updates, 15 September 2025.
Bridge 108, Saltley Viaduct, Birmingham & Warwick Junction Canal
Birmingham & Warwick Junction CnlWest Midlands
51 days
From 14 July 2026
Reopened 3 September 2026
- Where
- Bridge 97, Roving Bridge Bordesley Junc to M6 Viaduct, Salford Junction
- CRT reason
- Low Water Levels
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
Although the planned HS2 works affecting the Saltley Flight have now been completed, the flight will remain closed to navigation until further notice to help protect water resources and maintain water levels across the wider network during the current period of dry weather.…
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 17 August 2026.
Bridge 62, High Bridge, Mamhilad
Monmouthshire & Brecon CanalWales and South West
46 days
From 3 November 2025
Reopened 19 December 2025
- Where
- Bridge 62, High Bridge
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Bridge
Please note the towpath will no longer be closed during these works.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 29 June 2025.
Bridge 11, Dratley's Bridge - Near Burton Hastings
Ashby CanalEast Midlands
46 days
From 3 November 2025
Reopened 19 December 2025
- Where
- Bridge 11, Dratley's Bridge
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Bridge
Following a review of the works and customer feedback, this stoppage will now commence on 03/11/2025 to align with the start of the Intensive Maintenance Period.
Latest of 3 CRT updates, 19 September 2025.
Belmont Row Bridge, Birmingham
Digbeth Branch (Birm'm & Fazeley)West Midlands
33 days
From 4 December 2025
Reopened 6 January 2026
- Where
- Belmont Row Bridge
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Bridge
Navigation and the towpath remain closed at Belmont Road Bridge while we await confirmation of a repair plan from third-party contractors. A further update will be issued as soon as additional information becomes available.
Latest of 3 CRT updates, 17 December 2025.
Tat bank Rd Bridge, Oldbury (Stoney lane bridge)
Titford CanalWest Midlands
25 days
From 3 November 2025
Reopened 28 November 2025
- Where
- Tat Bank Bridge
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
A navigational closure is required for third party contractors to carry out routine maintenance to Tat Bank Road Bridge on behalf of Sandwell MBC. The maintenance will require scaffolding to be in place throughout the works which will reduce the bridges headroom.
CRT's only update, 6 May 2025.
Schenectady Works Pipe Bridge No 2, Schenectady Works Pipe Bridge No 1 & Schenectady Works Road Bridge, Four Ashes, Calf Heath, Wolverhampton
Staffordshire & Worcestershire CnlWest Midlands
25 days
From 24 November 2025
Reopened 19 December 2025
- Where
- Bridge 77 Calf Heath Bridge to Four Ashes Bridge No. 78A
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
Unfortunately, the third-party contractors carrying out the towpath refresh as part of the West Midlands Interchange Scheme between Four Ashes Bridge (78a) and Calf Heath Bridge (77) have informed us that they are not in a position to complete these works. The originally…
Latest of 3 CRT updates, 6 November 2025.
Bridge 22, Burntacres Bridge
Rochdale CanalYorkshire and North East
25 days
From 2 February 2026
Reopened 27 February 2026
- Where
- Lock 13 to Lock 14
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Bridge
Following a recent review, we're now confident that the works can be completed within a shorter stoppage window. The revised stoppage dates are 2nd February to 27th February.
Latest of 3 CRT updates, 3 November 2025.
Lock 24 West
Huddersfield Narrow CanalNorth West
19 days
Fully shut 19 of CRT's 29 days
From 28 August 2026
Restriction from 16 September 2026
Now a restriction: boats can pass, with limits
- Where
- Lock 24 West
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Worn out
- Asset
- Bridge
Following our previous update, our team is still awaiting delivery of the replacement footbridge and the scaffolding required to carry out the works. Once these have been delivered and the scaffolding erected, we will be able to confirm a date for the repair. In the meantime…
Latest of 5 CRT updates, 16 September 2026.
West Park Bridge 5. Multi-use footbridge connecting West Park to Broad Street in Long Eaton.
Erewash CanalEast Midlands
14 days
From 27 February 2026
Reopened 13 March 2026
- Where
- Lock 61 - Long Eaton to Fixed Weir 5A
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
A navigation and towpath closure is required to facilitate the removal of the existing footbridge, in preparation for its replacement with a modern, curving footbridge which will open up and enhance the canal and local area. This is a government-funded, local authority delivered…
CRT's only update, 16 September 2025.
Bridge 23 Cooper Bridge Viaduct on the River Calder. Between Battye Cut and Lk16 Cooper Bridge - Removed and reopened
Calder & Hebble NavigationYorkshire and North East
14 days
From 11 June 2026
Reopened 25 June 2026
CRT's title says reopened
- Where
- Lock 16, Cooper Bridge to Flood Gates, Battyeford
- CRT reason
- Underwater Obstruction
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Bridge
Network Rail have completed the repairs and the removal of the stonework from the river. The navigation has been reopened for passage.
Latest of 7 CRT updates, 25 June 2026.
Dunstall Farm Bridge, Coventry Canal
Coventry CanalWest Midlands
14 days
From 12 September 2026
No reopening date
Still shut
- Where
- Dunstall Bridge
- CRT reason
- Vehicle Incident
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Bridge
Please be advised that the navigation is currently closed following a bridge strike. The offside parapet of the bridge has been damaged and is now leaning towards the canal. Due to the condition of the structure and the potential risk to passing boats and customers, the…
CRT's only update, 12 September 2026. 14 days without another.
Railway Bridge 2 next to Colne Bridge Lock, Colne Bridge
Huddersfield Broad CanalYorkshire and North East
12 days
From 22 July 2025
Reopened 3 August 2025
- Where
- Lock 2, Colne Bridge Lock to Lock 1
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
A navigation and towpath closure are required to allow Third Party Contractors working on behalf of Network Rail to install a new bridge deck. A pontoon crash deck is required over the canal to prevent debris falling into the watercourse or onto public on the towpath. These…
CRT's only update, 1 May 2025.
Navigation and Towpath Closure; Between Bridge 30 and Bridge 32, Lancaster Canal
Lancaster CanalNorth West
10 days
From 1 July 2025
Reopened 11 July 2025
- Where
- Bridge 30, Roots Bridge to Bridge 32, Swillbrook Bridge
- CRT reason
- Vehicle Incident
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Bridge
Navigation and towpath are back open between Bridge 30 and Bridge 32 on the Lancaster Canal. We ask all customers to proceed with caution on tick over through Bridge 31, due to some remnants of the bridge's masonry remaining in the water. Our specialist teams are currently…
Latest of 6 CRT updates, 9 July 2025.
Bridge 31, Stone Chimney Bridge
Lancaster CanalNorth West
8 days
From 2 September 2025
Reopened 10 September 2025
- Where
- Bridge 31, Stone Chimney Bridge
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Bridge
Our engineers have removed the overhanging masonry blocks from the top of the bridge and have installed concrete barriers on bridge to prevent vehicle access, allowing us to re-open our towpath. Navigation remains closed at Bridge 31 whilst our specialist team complete the…
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 5 September 2025.
Dimmingsdale Bridge, Bridge 53
Staffordshire & Worcestershire CnlWest Midlands
5 days
From 22 June 2025
Reopened 27 June 2025
- Where
- Lock 28 Dimmingsdale Lock to Lock 29 Wightwick Lock
- CRT reason
- Vehicle Incident
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Bridge
Due to a road traffic accident at Dimmingsdale Bridge on 22.06.2025, there is significant debris in the canal, preventing boat passage. Sections of one bridge parapet are unstable and the towpath is also closed under the bridge as a result. The remaining brickwork of the bridge…
CRT's only update, 22 June 2025.
Bridge 8 Nanney's Bridge
Middlewich Branch (Shrop Union)North West
5 days
From 3 May 2026
Reopened 8 May 2026
- Where
- Bridge 8, Nanney's Bridge
- CRT reason
- Vehicle Incident
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Bridge
Following a recent collision at Bridge 8 (Nanney's Bridge) on the Middlewich Branch of the Shropshire Union Canal, Cheshire East Highways closed the road as a precaution to help keep everyone safe. Although barriers were put in place, they have unfortunately been repeatedly…
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 8 May 2026.
HS2 Oxford Canal Viaduct, nearest structure is OX-057-002, Wormleighton, Warwickshire
Oxford CanalWest Midlands
4 days
From 9 March 2026
Reopened 13 March 2026
- Where
- Bridge 127, Stoneton Bridge to Bridge 128, Willisons Bridge
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
After completing a further on site review, the HS2 contractor has advised that the works can be delivered during a one‑week stoppage. As a result, the revised dates are 9 March to 13 March 2026.
Latest of 3 CRT updates, 27 February 2026.
Bridge 1, Manchester Road Bridge
South DockLondon and South East
4 days
From 16 February 2026
Reopened 20 February 2026
- Where
- Bridge 1, Manchester Road Bridge to West India Dock Entrance Lock
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Bridge
Following an on-site review, we are pleased to confirm that these works can now be completed within a shorter timeframe. The works will take place over two week-long stoppages, scheduled for 16–20 February and 2–6 March.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 9 January 2026.
Bridge 75, Ratcliffe Bridge
Lancaster CanalNorth West
4 days
From 4 November 2025
Reopened 8 November 2025
- Where
- Bridge 75, Ratcliffe Bridge
- CRT reason
- Vehicle Incident
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Bridge
The navigation and towpath remains closed at Bridge 75, Ratcliffe Bridge, on the Lancaster Canal. Our teams are currently on site removing the remaining blocks and railings that fell into the navigation following a vehicle impact with the bridge. These works are expected to be…
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 6 November 2025.
Bridge 8 Nanney's Bridge
Middlewich Branch (Shrop Union)North West
4 days
From 18 May 2026
Reopened 22 May 2026
- Where
- Hollingshead Winding Hole to Winding Hole - Cholmondeston
- CRT reason
- Vehicle Incident
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Bridge
Our teams have reinstalled the barriers at Bridge 8, Nanney's Bridge, to prevent road traffic from using the bridge and have put diversion routes in place. Initial inspections have now been completed, and the team are now on site carrying out repairs to the damaged bridge. A…
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 20 May 2026.
Bridge 75A, Grimshaws lane
Rochdale CanalNorth West
3 days
From 4 July 2025
Reopened 7 July 2025
- Where
- Bridge 75A, Grimshaw Lane Bridge
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Bridge
Navigation is currently closed at Bridge 75A, Grimshaw's Lane on the Rochdale Canal due to an electrical fault with a failed sensor. Our specialist team are sourcing a replacement part and we expect it to be on site and repaired on Sunday 5 July. An update will be provided…
CRT's only update, 4 July 2025.
HS2 Oxford Canal Viaduct, nearest structure is OX-057-002, Wormleighton, Warwickshire
Oxford CanalWest Midlands
2 days
From 12 November 2025
Reopened 14 November 2025
- Where
- Bridge 127, Stoneton Bridge to Bridge 128, Willisons Bridge
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
The contractor building the HS2 viaduct over the Oxford Canal no longer requires the full duration of the November 2025 navigation stoppage to undertake their planned works. The works will start on 12 November 2025 instead of 3 November 2025. Post Christmas stoppage of the canal…
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 31 October 2025.
HS2 Longhole Viaduct, Ufton, Warwickshire
Grand Union CanalWest Midlands
2 days
From 4 March 2026
Reopened 6 March 2026
- Where
- Bridge 30, Welsh Road to Lock 19, Wood Lock
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
We're pleased to let you know that the works at HS2 Longhole Viaduct have been completed ahead of schedule, and the navigation is now open.
Latest of 3 CRT updates, 6 March 2026.
Navigation Closure; Between Lock 18 and Lock 10, Ashton Canal
Ashton CanalNorth West
2 days
From 10 June 2025
Reopened 12 June 2025
- Where
- Lock 18 to Lock 10
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Bridge
Please be advised that navigation remains closed between Lock 10 and Lock 18 on the Ashton Canal due to a mechanical fault at Bridge 15. Our teams attended the site again today and will return tomorrow. We are currently sourcing the necessary materials and are hopeful that…
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 11 June 2025.
Bridge 33, Glovers Bridge, Rufford
Leeds & Liverpool CanalNorth West
2 days
From 24 September 2026
No reopening date
Still shut
- Where
- Bridge 33, Glovers Swing Bridge
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Bridge
Navigation is currently closed at Bridge 33 Glovers Bridge, Rufford on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal due to a hydraulic leak making the bridge inoperable. Our engineers have attended site today to carry out inspections and have ordered the parts required to carry out the repairs.…
CRT's only update, 24 September 2026. 2 days without another.
Bridgewater Road Bridge, Stratford Marsh
Waterworks RiverLondon and South East
1 day
From 17 June 2025
Reopened 18 June 2025
- Where
- Northern Outfall Sewer Bridge to Railway Bridge Over Waterworks River
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
We have been informed by the Third party that after reviewing their method of work, they need to complete phases 3 and 4 of these works as daytime closures rather than nighttime closures. The new dates for this closure are the 17 and 18 June 2025.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 1 May 2025.
Proposed bridge location is near the Trent Basin (North Bank - Easting 458870, Northing 338836, South Bank, Easting 458863, Northing 338741)
River TrentEast Midlands
1 day
From 10 November 2025
Reopened 11 November 2025
- Where
- Bridge 13, Lady Bay Bridge to Bridge 13A, Sailing Club Continuation
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
We're pleased to announce that the third-party works at this location have been completed ahead of schedule. Both the navigation and towpath are now open.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 11 November 2025.
Bridge 16, Bells Lane
Leeds & Liverpool CanalNorth West
1 day
From 2 July 2025
Reopened 3 July 2025
- Where
- Bridge 16, Bells Lane Swing Bridge
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Broke, cause not given
- Asset
- Bridge
Navigation is currently closed at Bridge 16, Bells Lane on the Leeds & Liverpool due to an electrical fault with the bridge. Our contractors have been informed and are on their way to site. An update will be provided Thursday 3 July.
CRT's only update, 2 July 2025.
Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Gallows Bridge, Skipton, Skipton - removal of bridge
Leeds & Liverpool CanalYorkshire and North East
1 day
From 3 November 2025
Reopened 4 November 2025
- Where
- Bridge 179, Gallows Footbridge
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Bridge
This section of navigation will be closed whilst the bridge is removed to be taken away and upgraded. This will be done overnight, so will no cause no inconvenience to boaters.
CRT's only update, 28 October 2025.
Gallows Bridge, Skipton
Leeds & Liverpool CanalYorkshire and North East
1 day
From 15 December 2025
Reopened 16 December 2025
- Where
- Bridge 179, Gallows Footbridge
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Bridge
The new Gallows bridge is to be lifted into place overnight on Monday, 15th December, into the morning of Tuesday, 16th December. The canal will be closed in the location of the bridge from approximately 16.00 until the bridge lift is completed. The canal will be open from 06.00…
CRT's only update, 9 December 2025.
Sykehouse Lock Road Bridge- Out of Action
New Junction CanalYorkshire and North East
1 day
Fully shut 1 of CRT's 3 days
From 28 April 2026
Reopened 1 May 2026
- Where
- Sykehouse Lock
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Worn out
- Asset
- Bridge
Sykehouse Lock has been repaired and it is back to boater operation.
Latest of 5 CRT updates, 1 May 2026.
Bridge 8 Nanney's Bridge
Middlewich Branch (Shrop Union)North West
1 day
From 14 May 2026
Reopened 15 May 2026
- Where
- Hollingshead Winding Hole to Winding Hole - Cholmondeston
- CRT reason
- Vehicle Incident
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Bridge
Following a vehicle strike on Bridge 8, Nanney's Bridge, robust barriers were installed to prevent road traffic from accessing the bridge, and diversion routes were put in place. These have since been moved. Until these barriers are reinstated, the towpath and navigation will…
CRT's only update, 14 May 2026.
Loose electric cables at Bridge 6, Commercial Road
Limehouse CutLondon and South East
1 day
From 20 July 2026
Reopened 21 July 2026
- Where
- Bridge 6, Commercial Road (A13)
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Other cause
- Asset
- Bridge
Following a report that electric cables have come loose from the bridge and are hanging across the navigation, we have placed a closure at this bridge to ensure the safety of boaters. The bridge belongs to a third party and they will be fixing the issue. Please avoid passage…
CRT's only update, 20 July 2026.
Liverpool Link At Jesse Hartley Way, Central Docks, Channel Bridge
Liverpool LinkNorth West
1 day
From 2 September 2026
Reopened 3 September 2026
- Where
- Central Docks Channel New Bridge
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
Third party contractors will be on site at the Liverpool Link, at Jesse Hartley Way, Central Docks, Channel Bridge on Wednesday 2 September from 8.00am to Thursday 3 September 6pm, The works involves lifting and positioning bridge support beams onto the abutments, this will take…
CRT's only update, 20 August 2026.
Bridgewater Road Bridge, Stratford Marsh
Waterworks RiverLondon and South East
same day
From 19 September 2025
Reopened 19 September 2025
- Where
- Northern Outfall Sewer Bridge to Railway Bridge Over Waterworks River
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
We have been informed by the Third party that after reviewing their method of work, phase 4 of 4, removal of the temporary bridge, will now take place on the 19 September between 6:00 and 21:00. The navigation and towpath will be closed between these times.
Latest of 3 CRT updates, 23 June 2025.
Accommodation bridge 10
Hertford Union CanalLondon and South East
2 days
From 28 May 2025
Ended 30 May 2025
Restriction, not a full closure
- Where
- Accommodation Bridge 10
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
To improve local pedestrian and cycle infrastructure over the canal in Hackney Wick. The existing footbridge at the junction of the Hertford Union Canal and the River Lea has been removed and is due to be replaced with a higher capacity structure. The works will involve closing…
CRT's only update, 6 May 2025.
Navigation Closure , Tunnel End rail bridge, Huddersfield Narrow Canal - Overnight coring works
Huddersfield Narrow CanalYorkshire and North East
5 days
From 18 May 2025
Ended 23 May 2025
Restriction, not a full closure
- Where
- Bridge 61,Tunnel End Railway Bridge.
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Bridge
The navigation will be closed between 20.00 and 06.00 each night between 19 May and 23 May due to coring works taking place.
CRT's only update, 9 May 2025.
Bridgewater Road Bridge, Stratford Marsh
Waterworks RiverLondon and South East
same day
From 1 August 2025
Reopened 1 August 2025
- Where
- Northern Outfall Sewer Bridge to Railway Bridge Over Waterworks River
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
Phase 3 of 4 - Installation of a new road bridge. Following on from the phase 1 and 2 works that were completed last winter, Phase 3, which is the installation of the new road bridge will be taking place on the 1st August 2025 between the hours on 6:00 and 21:00. The navigation…
CRT's only update, 20 June 2025.
Bridge 31
Lancaster CanalNorth West
same day
From 16 July 2025
Reopened 16 July 2025
- Where
- Bridge 31, Stone Chimney Bridge
- CRT reason
- Inspections
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Bridge
Navigation will be closed at Bridge 31 on the Lancaster Canal on Wednesday 16 July between 08.00 and 16.00 for our specialist teams to complete the removal of the remaining masonry blocks from the navigation, following on from the previous vehicle strike.
CRT's only update, 14 July 2025.
Navigation Closure - Huddersfield Narrow Canal, HN-013-001 Rail bridge (rail bridge outside Standedge Visitor Centre), Standedge
Huddersfield Narrow CanalYorkshire and North East
4 days
From 15 September 2025
Ended 19 September 2025
Restriction, not a full closure
- Where
- Bridge 61,Tunnel End Railway Bridge.
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
Network Rail be carrying out core sampling to the bridge on a night time closure work shift. This will be on Monday 15th September, Tuesday 16th September, Wednesday 16th September and Thursday 17th September from the hours of 11pm to 7am the following day.
CRT's only update, 20 August 2025.
Tunnel End Rail Bridge - Huddersfield Narrow
Huddersfield Narrow CanalYorkshire and North East
14 days
From 15 September 2025
Ended 29 September 2025
Restriction, not a full closure
- Where
- Bridge 61,Tunnel End Railway Bridge.
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
Network rail contractors are carrying out coring works on the rail bridge. This will mean the canal is closed each night 22.00 to 06.00
CRT's only update, 11 September 2025.
Between Chalk Bridge 27 and Bleak Hall Bridge (A406) 28
Lee NavigationLondon and South East
9 days
From 11 November 2025
Ended 20 November 2025
Restriction, not a full closure
- Where
- Bridge 27, Chalk Bridge to Bridge 28, Bleak Hall Bridge (A406)
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
Construction of new Road Bridge over Lee Navigation (Phase 1 - Install Steel beams/Decking). During crane lifting operations the works will be carried out under night-time navigation & Towpath closures between 11pm – 6am. Advanced warning signage positioned either side of works…
CRT's only update, 7 October 2025.
Manchester Road Bridge
South DockLondon and South East
same day
From 14 February 2026
Reopened 14 February 2026
- Where
- Bridge 1, Manchester Road Bridge
- CRT reason
- Maintenance
- Cause
- Planned works
- Asset
- Bridge
A one-day stoppage is required to carry out an upgrade to the bridge's electrical supply.
CRT's only update, 9 October 2025.
Between Bridge 30 to Bridge 32
Lancaster CanalNorth West
same day
From 3 February 2026
Reopened 3 February 2026
- Where
- Bridge 30, Roots Bridge to Bridge 32, Swillbrook Bridge
- CRT reason
- Vehicle Incident
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Bridge
The towpath and navigation are currently closed between Bridge 30 and Bridge 32 on the Lancaster Canal due to a vehicle strike at Bridge 31. Our local operations team and engineers have been notified and are on way to site to assess the damage. An update will be provided on…
CRT's only update, 3 February 2026.
Woodside Bridge to Round Oak (2) Bridge, Dudley, Brierley Hill
Dudley No 1 CanalWest Midlands
33 days
From 4 June 2026
Ended 7 July 2026
Restriction, not a full closure
- Where
- Round Oak (2) Bridge to Woodside Bridge
- CRT reason
- 3rd Party Works
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
Third-party contractors working on the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension will be carrying out night-time works to install a new bridge over the canal as part of the new Metro line. To facilitate these works, the canal will be closed at night only from: 04/06/26 at…
CRT's only update, 12 May 2026.
Northern Powergrid planned outage at Kirkhouse Green Bridge on the Wednesday 19th August from 08:30hrs to 16:30hrs
New Junction CanalYorkshire and North East
same day
From 19 August 2026
Reopened 19 August 2026
- Where
- Kirkhouse Green Lift Bridge 4
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
Northern Powergrid have got a planned outage to carry out works. Kirkhouse Green Bridge will not be able to operate on the Wednesday 19th August from 08:30hrs to 16:30hrs.
CRT's only update, 6 August 2026.
Northern Powergrid Planned outage at Low Lane Bridge on Wed 19th August from 08:30 - 16:30hrs
New Junction CanalYorkshire and North East
same day
From 19 August 2026
Reopened 19 August 2026
- Where
- Low Lane Swing Bridge 2
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
Northern Powergrid have got a planned outage to carry out works. Low Lane Bridge will not be able to operate on the Wednesday 19th August from 08:30hrs to 16:30hrs.
CRT's only update, 6 August 2026.
Northern Powergrid planned outage to Top Lane Bridge on the Wednesday 19th August from 08:30hrs - 16:30hrs
New Junction CanalYorkshire and North East
same day
From 19 August 2026
Reopened 19 August 2026
- Where
- Top Lane Lift Bridge 3
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Someone else's works
- Asset
- Bridge
Northern Powergrid have got a planned outage to carry out works. Top Lane Bridge will not be able to operate on the Wednesday 19th August from 08:30hrs to 16:30hrs.
CRT's only update, 6 August 2026.
Showing the 50 longest of 50. Every row links to the notice CRT published.
Coming up
Scheduled but not yet started, so in no figure above.
| Closure | From | Planned |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation Closure - Dudley No 1 Canal, Canal and Towpath from Round Oak (2) Bridge to Woodside Bridge , Dudley DY5 1LJ | 5 October 2026 | 5 days |
| Bridge 179C, Union Footbridge, Skipton | 2 November 2026 | 46 days |
| Bridge 108F Saltley Underbridge ( High Speed 2 ) | 2 November 2026 | 130 days |
| Bridge 128 Willison's Bridge, Wormleighton | 2 November 2026 | 130 days |
| Curzon Viaduct (High Speed 2) Curzon Street Birmingham | 25 November 2026 | 107 days |
| Bridge 61, White Bridge near Rowington | 4 January 2027 | 67 days |
| Bridge 70, Wolseley Bridge | 4 January 2027 | 67 days |
| High Orchard Bridge, St Annes Way, Gloucester | 18 January 2027 | 18 days |
| Bridge 31, Oblique Bridge, St Pancras, London | 29 January 2027 | 42 days |
| Bridge 11A - Manchester City | 1 February 2027 | 6 days |
| Between Lock 8, Branston Lock & Bridge 33E, Ordish Bridge | 1 March 2027 | 4 days |
| Bridge 37, Railway Bridge replacement, Dewsbury Arm - Calder & Hebble Canal | 17 April 2027 | — |
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