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Between Bridge 39 & Bridge 41
A navigation closure on the Shropshire Union Canal, 9 January 2026 to 13 January 2026 — 4 days.
Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk
- Waterway
- Shropshire Union Canal
- Region
- West Midlands
- Started
- 9 January 2026
- Status
- Reopened 13 January 2026
- Days shut
- 4
- 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 trees have been cleared.
Where
- Shropshire Union Canal: Bridge 41, Grub Street Bridge to Bridge 39, High Bridge
Updates · 2
4 days with no update after the last one.
9 January 2026 · 0 days since the previous
These trees are planned to be removed tomorrow Saturday 10th Jan. We will update once cleared or further information available.
9 January 2026 · 0 days since the previous
Please be advised that three trees have fallen between Bridge 39, High Bridge, and Bridge 41, Grub Street Bridge, obstructing both the navigation and the towpath on the Shropshire Union canal. One at Bridge 39 and two together at bridge 41. Contractors have been instructed to attend. Storm Goretti has impacted a number of our waterways, resulting in a high volume of incidents. Our teams are prioritising safety and are working to clear obstructions and reopen affected routes as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience while these matters are addressed and will provide updates as soon as they become available.
Cite this: Canal closures, “Between Bridge 39 & Bridge 41”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019ba282-4cb4-7c04-b185-6e15cb84dbc9.
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