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Bridge 31, Stone Chimney Bridge

A navigation closure on the Lancaster Canal, 2 September 2025 to 10 September 2025 — 8 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Lancaster Canal
Region
North West
Started
2 September 2025
Status
Reopened 10 September 2025
Days shut
8
CRT reason
Repair
Cause
Struck by boat or vehicle
Asset
Bridge

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

Navigation is back open at Bridge 31, on the Lancaster Canal.

Where

Updates · 2

5 days with no update after the last one.

5 September 2025 · 3 days since the previous

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 removal of the masonry blocks from the navigation. We understand this closure may cause inconvenience and appreciate your patience and cooperation during this time. A further update will be provided on Wednesday, 10 September.

2 September 2025 · 0 days since the previous

The towpath and navigation is currently closed at Bridge 31, Stone Chimney Bridge on the Lancaster Canal due to a vehicle strike.  Our engineers have visited the site and assessed the damage and currently working on a method of repair. An update will be provided on Friday 5 September.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Bridge 31, Stone Chimney Bridge”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/01990b12-3d22-7cbf-87da-d28c8668f542.

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