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Bridge 128, Carnforth Bridge

A navigation closure on the Lancaster Canal, 18 December 2025 to 24 December 2025 — 6 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Lancaster Canal
Region
North West
Started
18 December 2025
Status
Reopened 24 December 2025
Days shut
6
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

Following the successful removal of the fallen tree, navigation is now fully open.

Where

Updates · 2

2 days with no update after the last one.

22 December 2025 · 4 days since the previous

Navigation remains closed due to the large tree that has fallen and is currently blocking navigation at Bridge 128 on the Lancaster Canal. Due to the size and position of the tree, we have instructed our specialist contractor to assist with the removal.  We will provide a further update on or before Wednesday 24 December.

18 December 2025 · 0 days since the previous

A large tree has fallen and is currently blocking navigation at Bridge 128 on the Lancaster Canal. Due to the size and position of the tree, we have instructed our specialist contractor to assist with the removal.  We will provide a further update on or before Monday 22 December.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Bridge 128, Carnforth Bridge”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019b30c6-8020-7cf3-ac66-61b821f0a468.

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