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Bridge 75, Ratcliffe Bridge

A navigation closure on the Lancaster Canal, 4 November 2025 to 8 November 2025 — 4 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Lancaster Canal
Region
North West
Started
4 November 2025
Status
Reopened 8 November 2025
Days shut
4
CRT reason
Vehicle Incident
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.

Where

Updates · 2

2 days with no update after the last one.

6 November 2025 · 2 days since the previous

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 completed by tomorrow, with the navigation due to reopen on Saturday, 8th November.

4 November 2025 · 0 days since the previous

The navigation and towpath is currently closed at Bridge 75, Ratcliffe Bridge, on the Lancaster Canal due to a vehicle strike. Our local team have been informed and are in attendance. An update will be provided on or before Thursday 6 November.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Bridge 75, Ratcliffe Bridge”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019a4e37-d648-7349-b6cf-7e834ae452f2.

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