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Bridge 1, Manchester Road Bridge

A navigation closure on the South Dock, 16 February 2026 to 20 February 2026 — 4 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
South Dock
Region
London and South East
Started
16 February 2026
Status
Reopened 20 February 2026
Days shut
4
CRT reason
Repair
Cause
Wear and tear
Asset
Bridge

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

Where

Updates · 2

42 days with no update after the last one.

9 January 2026 · 246 days since the previous

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.

8 May 2025 · 0 days since the previous

A navigation and towpath closure are required for a full hydraulic and electrical replacement. These works require a full closure of the bridge and adjacent lock.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Bridge 1, Manchester Road Bridge”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/0196b210-3176-73cf-a7f3-c775f356f93e.

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