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All closures / Why they close / Struck by boat or vehicle
Struck by boat or vehicle
Unplanned closures with this cause: 5 in June to August 2026 against 12 a year earlier, within what chance produces; tested on its own, not among the trends page's findings. How a change is tested.
- On record
- 50 notices since May 2025: 45 closures and 5 restrictions
In force today
1 closure with this cause is in force today, longest shut first. Filter the explorer to them.
| Canal | Where | Since | Days shut |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry Canal | Dunstall Bridge | 12 September 2026 | 14 |
By canal
24 canals have had a closure with this cause. A closure naming two canals counts on both.
| Canal | Closures |
|---|---|
| North Stratford Canal | 7 |
| Lancaster Canal | 5 |
| Llangollen Canal | 5 |
| Macclesfield Canal | 3 |
| Middlewich Branch (Shrop Union) | 3 |
| Oxford Canal | 3 |
| Regent's Canal | 3 |
| Grand Union Canal | 2 |
| Kennet & Avon Canal | 2 |
| Leeds & Liverpool Canal | 2 |
| Worcester & Birmingham Canal | 2 |
| Coventry Canal | 1 |
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Showing 45 closures and 5 restrictions whose cause reads “Struck by boat or vehicle”.
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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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Lock 103 Burghfield Lock
Kennet & Avon CanalWales and South West
109 days
From 17 January 2026
Reopened 6 May 2026
- Where
- Lock 103, Burghfield Lock
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lock
Further to the notice below, work is planned to start at Burghfield Lock on the 11th May and our contractors estimate that the repair will take 3 weeks. Thank you for your patience and understanding while these essential repairs are carried out. You are welcome to contact us at…
Latest of 7 CRT updates, 6 May 2026.
Hertford Union Locks 1 to 3 closed due to boat strike
Hertford Union CanalLondon and South East
38 days
From 8 December 2025
Reopened 15 January 2026
- Where
- Lock 1, Top Lock to Lock 3, Bottom Lock
- CRT reason
- Information
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lock
Work are scheduled for the week commending 12.01.2026 to complete a repair. We will update this notice by 16.01.2026 once we have more information from our regional team and contractors. Thank you for your ongoing patience and cooperation.
Latest of 4 CRT updates, 9 January 2026.
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.
Lock 1 to Lock 12, Bosley, Maccelesfield Canal
Macclesfield CanalNorth West
30 days
Fully shut 30 of CRT's 31 days
From 16 May 2026
Reopened 16 June 2026
- Where
- Bosley Lock 1 to Bosley Services
- CRT reason
- Boating Incident
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lock
Our contractors are now in the final stages of completing the repairs at Lock 12, Bosley, on the Macclesfield Canal. The welding is expected to be completed on the balance beam by 4:00 pm on Tuesday, 16 June, after which we hope to reopen the lock. We apologise for the continued…
Latest of 9 CRT updates, 12 June 2026.
Old Ford Lock, Lock 8, Regents Canal, RE-012-003
Regent's CanalLondon and South East
20 days
From 20 September 2025
Reopened 10 October 2025
- Where
- Lock 8, Old Ford Lock
- CRT reason
- Boating Incident
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lock
Our team are still undertaking repairs. We will update as soon as possible.
Latest of 5 CRT updates, 10 October 2025.
Lock 4, Bosley
Macclesfield CanalNorth West
18 days
From 13 October 2025
Reopened 31 October 2025
- Where
- Bosley Lock 1 to Bosley Lock 12
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lock
We're pleased to confirm that works at Bosley Lock 4 are now nearing completion. The navigation will reopen from 10am on Friday 31st October.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 30 October 2025.
Shipton Lift Bridge 219
Oxford CanalLondon and South East
14 days
From 15 December 2025
Reopened 29 December 2025
- Where
- Lock 41, Shipton Lock to Flood Gate
- CRT reason
- Suspected Vandalism
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lift bridge
Repair works are planned to mobilise on 29th December 2025
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 24 December 2025.
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.
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.
Lock 5 of the Watford Flight - Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)
Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)East Midlands
6 days
From 5 June 2025
Reopened 11 June 2025
- Where
- Lock 5
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lock
Multiple Teams from across the Trust have been on site this morning to assess and attempt to repair the damage. Unfortunately, their attempts have been unsuccessful and the Lock remains inoperable. Specialist equipment is required to lift the gate so that some further work can…
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 6 June 2025.
Navigation Closure - Regent's Canal, Lock 8 Old Ford, Bow
Regent's CanalLondon and South East
6 days
From 12 May 2026
Reopened 18 May 2026
- Where
- Lock 8, Old Ford Lock
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lock
A stoppage is required to replace the top gates and balance beams at LK 8 Old Ford, the existing gates had emergency holding repairs made in November 2025, after being severely damaged due to boat strike. Top stop plank installation is required to carry out the gate replacement…
CRT's only update, 13 March 2026.
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.
Navigation Closure - Oxford Canal, Grants Lock; Lock 30, Bodicote
Oxford CanalLondon and South East
4 days
Fully shut 4 of CRT's 14 days
From 10 June 2025
Reopened 24 June 2025
- Where
- Lock 30, Grants Lock
- CRT reason
- Boating Incident
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lock
We are pleased to share that work on Grant's Lock has been completed ahead of schedule. The lock will reopen and be fully operational from 12:00 PM on 24th June 2025
Latest of 4 CRT updates, 24 June 2025.
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.
Navigation Closure - River Stort, Lock 11, Parndon Mill Lock, Harlow Town
River StortLondon and South East
4 days
From 20 July 2026
Reopened 24 July 2026
- Where
- Lock 11, Parndon Mill Lock
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lock
We are pleased to advise the repairs have been completed and the lock has re-opened. Thank you for your patience whilst this work was undertaken.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 24 July 2026.
Bridge 20, Wrenbury Swing Bridge
Llangollen CanalNorth West
3 days
From 5 September 2025
Reopened 8 September 2025
- Where
- Bridge 20, Wrenbury Bridge
- CRT reason
- Vehicle Incident
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Swing bridge
The navigation is currently closed at Wrenbury Swing Bridge, Bridge 20 on the Llangollen Canal due to a vehicle strike. Our local team have been informed and are in attendance. An update will be provided Monday, 8 September.
CRT's only update, 5 September 2025.
Lock 38, South Stratford Canal
South Stratford CanalWest Midlands
2 days
From 5 May 2025
Reopened 7 May 2025
- Where
- Lock 38
- CRT reason
- Boating Incident
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lock
Please be advised that we expect navigation to reopen by 2:00 PM today. Thank you for your continued patience.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 7 May 2025.
Navigation Closure; Bridge 31, New Lane Swing Bridge, Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Leeds & Liverpool CanalNorth West
2 days
From 10 June 2025
Reopened 12 June 2025
- Where
- Bridge 31, New Lane Swing Bridge
- CRT reason
- Vehicle Incident
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Swing bridge
Navigation remains closed at Bridge 31 on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal due to a vehicle strike. Our engineering team have attended site and are currently sourcing a new barrier from the manufacturers. A further update will be provided Thursday 12 June.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 11 June 2025.
Marsh Lock Lock 12 , near Waltham Town.
Lee NavigationLondon and South East
2 days
From 14 September 2025
Reopened 16 September 2025
- Where
- Lock 12, Rammey Marsh Lock
- CRT reason
- Boating Incident
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lock
Rammey Marsh lock 12 – top gate lifted off by a boat, making lock inoperable. Assisted passage not possible. Towpath remains open. Engineers called to assess damage and recommend fix. Review tomorrow 15th September 2025.
CRT's only update, 14 September 2025.
Lock 12, Beeston Stone Lock, SU-033-006
Shropshire Union CanalNorth West
2 days
From 5 April 2026
Reopened 7 April 2026
- Where
- Lock 11, Beeston Iron Lock to Lock 13 Tilstone Lock
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lock
A lock gate has lifted out of position by a boat as the lock was filling.
CRT's only update, 5 April 2026.
Aubreys lift bridge 221 Thrupp
Oxford CanalLondon and South East
2 days
From 14 June 2026
Reopened 16 June 2026
- Where
- Bridge 221, Aubreys Lift Bridge
- CRT reason
- Vehicle Incident
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lift bridge
The bridge will be out of action for the foreseeable, our engineers are exploring plans to get the repairs in place. We'll update this notice by midday Wednesday 17th June at the latest with more information around the planned repairs.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 15 June 2026.
Lock 2 Hawley Lock, Camden Lock Bridge, Regent's Canal, London
Regent's CanalLondon and South East
2 days
From 18 June 2026
Reopened 20 June 2026
- Where
- Lock 2, Hawley Lock
- CRT reason
- Boating Incident
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lock
Regional Reactive Team were on site this morning and reset the gate into the pot. The lock is now operational.
Latest of 3 CRT updates, 20 June 2026.
Lock 6 gregorys Mill - Worcester & Birmingham Canal
Worcester & Birmingham CanalWest Midlands
1 day
From 3 May 2025
Reopened 4 May 2025
- Where
- Lock 6, Gregorys Mill
- CRT reason
- Boating Incident
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lock
Unfortunately a boat has struck the upper part of the Lock at the Top gates at this location. This has caused significant damage to both the wall, fender and the locking mechanism. The lock is now total inoperable and will need a stoppage to assess the damage caused and to carry…
CRT's only update, 3 May 2025.
Between Lock 69 & Lock 70
Trent & Mersey CanalNorth West
1 day
From 8 May 2025
Reopened 9 May 2025
- Where
- Lock 70 to Lock 69
- CRT reason
- Vehicle Incident
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Canal or river
The Navigation and towpath between Lock 69 and Lock 70 on the Trent & Mersey Canal are currently closed due to a police incident involving an articulated vehicle that has entered the canal near Bridge 165a. Our teams are working closely with the vehicle owners and emergency…
CRT's only update, 8 May 2025.
Bridge 31 (Woolhampton Swing bridge). Kennet And Avon
Kennet & Avon CanalWales and South West
1 day
From 4 June 2025
Reopened 5 June 2025
- Where
- Bridge 31,Woolhampton Swingbridge
- CRT reason
- Vehicle Incident
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Swing bridge
Please be advised that due to Vehicle damage, Bridge 31 (Woolhampton Swing Bridge) is currently closed to navigation. Our M and E technicians are aware and will be on site Thursday 5th June to carry out repairs. In the meantime, we apologise for any inconvenience & invite…
CRT's only update, 4 June 2025.
Lock 58 - Grand Union Canal
Grand Union CanalLondon and South East
1 day
From 25 June 2025
Reopened 26 June 2025
- Where
- Lock 58
- CRT reason
- Boating Incident
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lock
Boat strike to top gate has rendered lock inoperable.
CRT's only update, 25 June 2025.
Foxton Swing-Bridge
Market Harborough Arm (GU Cnl)East Midlands
1 day
From 7 July 2025
Reopened 8 July 2025
- Where
- Bridge 4, Foxton Swingbridge
- CRT reason
- Suspected Vandalism
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Swing bridge
We have had to close Foxton Swing Bridge due to a collision which has damaged the barriers. We will be on site tomorrow morning to assess the damage and determine what repairs are required. Please do not use the bridge until the repairs have been completed. We will update this…
CRT's only update, 7 July 2025.
Handcocks Swing Bridge
Leeds & Liverpool CanalNorth West
1 day
From 27 August 2025
Reopened 28 August 2025
- Where
- Bridge 9, Handcocks Swing Bridge
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Swing bridge
Following today's road traffic incident, the canal remains closed to boats. Our contractors are already on site and are in the process of sourcing and installing a replacement barrier. We understand this closure may cause inconvenience and appreciate your patience and…
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 27 August 2025.
Shirley Drawbridge
North Stratford CanalWest Midlands
1 day
Fully shut 1 of CRT's 1 day
From 27 August 2025
Reopened 28 August 2025
- Where
- Bridge 8, Shirley Drawbridge
- CRT reason
- Suspected Vandalism
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lift bridge
Navigation at Shirley Drawbridge is currently closed after a vehicle struck the barriers. Our contractors have been contacted, and we will provide an update as soon as we receive a confirmed timeframe for repairs. In the meantime, our local team will attend site at 9:00am and…
CRT's only update, 27 August 2025.
Bridge 20, Wrenbury Bridge
Llangollen CanalNorth West
1 day
From 18 November 2025
Reopened 19 November 2025
- Where
- Bridge 20, Wrenbury Bridge
- CRT reason
- Vehicle Incident
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Swing bridge
Navigation is currently closed at Wrenbury Swing Bridge, Bridge 20 on the Llangollen Canal due to a vehicle strike causing damage to the barriers. Our local team have been informed and are in attendance. An update will be provided tomorrow, Wednesday, 19 November.
CRT's only update, 18 November 2025.
Bridge 49, Royal Oak Swing Bridge on the Macclesfield Canal
Macclesfield CanalNorth West
1 day
From 18 February 2026
Reopened 19 February 2026
- Where
- Bridge 49, Royal Oak Swingbridge
- CRT reason
- Vehicle Incident
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Swing bridge
Navigation is currently closed at Bridge 49, Royal Oak Swing Bridge, Macclesfield Canal due to a technical fault caused from recent vehicle strike. Specialist contractors will be in attendance tomorrow to assess and repair. An update will be provided on Thursday 19 February.
CRT's only update, 18 February 2026.
Shirley Drawbridge
North Stratford CanalWest Midlands
1 day
From 23 April 2026
Reopened 24 April 2026
- Where
- Bridge 8, Shirley Drawbridge
- CRT reason
- Vehicle Incident
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lift bridge
Navigation at Shirley Drawbridge is currently closed after a vehicle struck the barriers. Our engineers have been contacted, and we will provide an update as soon as we receive a confirmed timeframe for repairs.
CRT's only update, 23 April 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.
Bridge 8, Shirley Drawbridge.
North Stratford CanalWest Midlands
1 day
Fully shut 1 of CRT's 1 day
From 31 May 2026
Reopened 1 June 2026
- Where
- Bridge 8, Shirley Drawbridge
- CRT reason
- Vehicle Incident
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lift bridge
The bridge remains out of operation at this time. We are expecting an engineering team to attend later today. Our team will be on site at 9am and 3pm to manually operate the bridge, allowing any waiting boats to pass. We will provide a further update as soon as we receive one.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 1 June 2026.
Wrenbury Bridge, Bridge 20
Llangollen CanalNorth West
1 day
From 1 June 2026
Reopened 2 June 2026
- Where
- Bridge 20, Wrenbury Bridge
- CRT reason
- Vehicle Incident
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Swing bridge
Navigation is currently closed at Wrenbury Swing Bridge, Bridge 20 on the Llangollen Canal due to a vehicle strike. Our local team have been informed and are in attendance. An update will be provided on or before Wednesday, 3 June.
CRT's only update, 1 June 2026.
Barnby Dun Lift Bridge
Sheffield & South Yorkshire NavYorkshire and North East
1 day
From 2 August 2026
Reopened 3 August 2026
- Where
- Barnby Dun Lift Bridge
- CRT reason
- Vehicle Incident
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lift bridge
Please be advised that due to a vehicle colliding with the safety barriers at Barnby Dun Lift bridge that the bridge is closed to all boat traffic. Contractors are on their way today to try and attempt a repair. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
CRT's only update, 2 August 2026.
Lock 6, Gregorys Mill, Worcester
Worcester & Birmingham CanalWest Midlands
same day
From 3 June 2025
Reopened 3 June 2025
- Where
- Lock 6, Gregorys Mill
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lock
Please be advised that Lock 6 (Gregory's Mill) on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal will be closed to navigation for essential repair works from 08:00 on Tuesday 3rd June until 16:00 on Wednesday 4th June. This two-day closure is necessary to carry out urgent repairs to the…
CRT's only update, 13 May 2025.
Lock 58 (GU-171-003) E:501262, N: 206819 ///store.rats.glory
Grand Union CanalLondon and South East
same day
From 25 June 2025
Reopened 25 June 2025
- Where
- Lock 58
- CRT reason
- Boating Incident
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lock
Boat impact to Lock 58 top gate has rendered lock inoperable.
CRT's only update, 25 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.
Bridge 8, Shirley Drawbridge
North Stratford CanalWest Midlands
same day
From 21 July 2025
Ended 21 July 2025
Restriction, not a full closure
- Where
- Bridge 8, Shirley Drawbridge
- CRT reason
- Suspected Vandalism
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lift bridge
Navigation is currently closed at Shirley Drawbridge after a vehicle struck the barriers. Our contractors have been contacted, and we're hoping to have the repairs completed this afternoon. In the meantime, our local team will be on-site at 3:00 PM today and 9:00 AM tomorrow…
CRT's only update, 21 July 2025.
Bridge20, Wrenbury Bridge
Llangollen CanalNorth West
same day
From 9 October 2025
Reopened 9 October 2025
- Where
- Bridge 20, Wrenbury Bridge
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Swing bridge
The navigation is currently closed at Wrenbury Swing Bridge, Bridge 20 on the Llangollen Canal due to a vehicle strike. Our local team are aware and we are in the process of carrying out a repair. An update will be provided Friday 10 October.
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.
Bridge 8, Shirley Drawbridge
North Stratford CanalWest Midlands
same day
From 27 July 2026
Ended 27 July 2026
Restriction, not a full closure
- Where
- Bridge 8, Shirley Drawbridge
- CRT reason
- Suspected Vandalism
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lift bridge
Navigation is currently closed at Shirley Drawbridge after a vehicle struck the barriers. Our contractors have been contacted, and will attend to make repairs. In the meantime, our local team will be on-site at 10:00 Am & 14:00 Pm today to manually allow boats through. We will…
CRT's only update, 27 July 2026.
Bridge 8, Shirley Drawbridge
North Stratford CanalWest Midlands
same day
From 25 August 2026
Ended 25 August 2026
Restriction, not a full closure
- Where
- Bridge 8, Shirley Drawbridge
- CRT reason
- Vehicle Incident
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lift bridge
Please be advised that the navigation is currently closed at Shirley Drawbridge after a vehicle struck the barriers. Our contractors have been contacted, and will attend to make repairs. In the meantime, our local team will be on-site at 10am and 3pm today to manually allow…
CRT's only update, 25 August 2026.
Bridge 8 Shirley Drawbridge
North Stratford CanalWest Midlands
1 day
From 3 September 2026
Ended 4 September 2026
Restriction, not a full closure
- Where
- Bridge 8, Shirley Drawbridge
- CRT reason
- Vehicle Incident
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lift bridge
Engineers have attended this morning. The bridge requires a replacement part which will mean it will remain out of action until that part can be sourced and fitted. This notice will be updated when more information is available. Trust staff will be on-site at 10am and 3pm each…
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 4 September 2026.
Lock 8 is non operational as replacing the footboard platform, offside tail paddle unable to be used.
Huddersfield Broad CanalYorkshire and North East
2 days
From 7 September 2026
Ended 9 September 2026
Restriction, not a full closure
- Where
- Lock 8, Falls Lock
- CRT reason
- Repair
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lock
The footboards and elbows have been removed and taken to the Fabrications company to be repaired/remade. We will update the notice when further updates are received on the progress of the works.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 8 September 2026.
Wrenbury Lift Bridge
Llangollen CanalNorth West
same day
From 23 September 2026
Reopened 23 September 2026
- Where
- Bridge 20, Wrenbury Bridge
- CRT reason
- Vehicle Incident
- Cause
- Struck by boat or vehicle
- Asset
- Lift bridge
Navigation is currently closed at Wrenbury Swing Bridge, Bridge 20 on the Llangollen Canal due to a vehicle strike causing damage to the barriers. Specialist Contractors have been instructed and will be on site tomorrow to plan a method of repair. An update will be provided…
CRT's only update, 23 September 2026.
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