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Fallen Tree - Bridge 39, High Bridge, Norbury

A navigation closure on the Shropshire Union Canal, 27 May 2025 to 29 May 2025 — 2 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Shropshire Union Canal
Region
West Midlands
Started
27 May 2025
Status
Reopened 29 May 2025
Days shut
2
CRT reason
Vegetation
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river

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

What CRT said it was for

We're pleased to advise the tree has been cleared and navigation is open again.

Where

Updates · 2

1 days with no update after the last one.

28 May 2025 · 1 days since the previous

The tree has been passed to contractors, as its size exceeded the capacity of the local team to manage safely. Contractors will mobilise and commence removal works tomorrow morning, once the appropriate equipment is in place. Thank you for your patience.

27 May 2025 · 0 days since the previous

Please be advised that a large fallen tree is currently blocking navigation at Bridge 39 (High Bridge) on the Shropshire Union Canal in Norbury. The local Operations team have been informed and will attend as soon as possible to assess. Further updates will be provided as soon as they become available.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Fallen Tree - Bridge 39, High Bridge, Norbury”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/01971252-e625-795b-9528-bd72b88dbe83.

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