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Close to Bridge 16 Broom Hall Bridge, Brewood
A navigation closure on the Shropshire Union Canal, 11 January 2026 to 15 January 2026 — 4 days.
Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk
- Waterway
- Shropshire Union Canal
- Region
- West Midlands
- Started
- 11 January 2026
- Status
- Reopened 15 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.
Where
- Shropshire Union Canal: Bridge 16, Broom Hall Bridge to Bridge 16, Broom Hall Bridge
Updates · 4
0 days with no update after the last one.
15 January 2026 · 1 days since the previous
The trees at Bridge 16 have been cleared. However, multiple trees remain down and blocking navigation along the stretch between Wheaton Aston and Autherley Junction. Please refer to the notice below for further updates. Various trees down from Wheaton Aston to Autherley Junction | Canal & River Trust
14 January 2026 · 1 days since the previous
Seven fallen trees have been identified at Bridge 16. Contractors are currently on site undertaking clearance works. Please note that progress has been impacted by the theft of tools and a trailer while the team were on site. A further update will be provided once confirmation has been received that the trees have been cleared.
Earlier updates · 2
13 January 2026 · 2 days since the previous
Contractors are expected on site later today. We anticipate the tree will be cleared and navigation reopened by the end of the day.
11 January 2026 · 0 days since the previous
A cluster of fallen trees is blocking the navigation close to Bridge 16 Broom Hall Bridge, on the Shropshire Union Canal. 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, “Close to Bridge 16 Broom Hall Bridge, Brewood”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019bad04-3065-7845-bd03-ea43043dd95a.
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