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Wheaton Aston Stop Gate near Bridge 21, Shushions Bridge

A navigation closure on the Shropshire Union Canal, 9 March 2026 to 13 March 2026 — 4 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Shropshire Union Canal
Region
West Midlands
Started
9 March 2026
Status
Reopened 13 March 2026
Days shut
4
CRT reason
Repair
Cause
Wear and tear
Asset
Other

Cause and asset are read from the notice prose, not CRT fields; the reason above is CRT's own.

Where

Updates · 1

309 days with no update after the last one.

8 May 2025 · 0 days since the previous

A navigation and towpath closure are required for stop gate replacement.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Wheaton Aston Stop Gate near Bridge 21, Shushions Bridge”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/0196b063-831f-73da-aa40-427fc579e7ac.

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