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Fallen Tree nr Bridge 3 at Rosegrove Lane, Sowerby Bridge.

A navigation closure on the Rochdale Canal, 14 November 2025 to 21 November 2025 — 7 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Rochdale Canal
Region
Yorkshire and North East
Started
14 November 2025
Status
Reopened 21 November 2025
Days shut
7
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.

Where

Updates · 2

0 days with no update after the last one.

21 November 2025 · 7 days since the previous

We have had confirmation that contractors are on site today to remove the fallen tree. This will be completed by 4pm today.

14 November 2025 · 0 days since the previous

A large tree is currently blocking the towpath and the canal, having fallen from the towpath side, approximately 200 yards from Bridge 3, High Royd Bridge at Rose Grove Lane. Our contractor has been appointed to attend as soon as possible. This notice will be updated as soon as the tree has been removed.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Fallen Tree nr Bridge 3 at Rosegrove Lane, Sowerby Bridge.”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019a82f2-d7c1-74d2-9c8d-5926e7c88b58.

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