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Between Bridge 39, High Bridge and Bridge 41, Grub Street Bridge
A navigation closure on the Shropshire Union Canal, 13 January 2026 to 15 January 2026 — 2 days.
Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk
- Waterway
- Shropshire Union Canal
- Region
- West Midlands
- Started
- 13 January 2026
- Status
- Reopened 15 January 2026
- Days shut
- 2
- 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
The fallen trees between Bridge 39 and Bridge 41 have now been cleared.
Where
- Shropshire Union Canal: Bridge 41, Grub Street Bridge to Bridge 39, High Bridge
Updates · 2
1 days with no update after the last one.
14 January 2026 · 1 days since the previous
Please be advised that a previous notice incorrectly stated that a tree obstruction at Bridge 39 had been cleared. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this error. Contractors were scheduled to complete the clearance at Bridge 39 today; however, progress was delayed due to the theft of tools and a trailer. The contractors will be back on site tomorrow morning, supported by a CRT workboat. Navigation is therefore expected to reopen tomorrow, subject to completion of the works. We have also been advised that the tree obstruction located between Bridge 40 and Bridge 41 has been cleared; however, confirmation of this work is still awaited. Further updates will be issued once confirmed.
13 January 2026 · 0 days since the previous
A fallen tree continues to obstruct navigation between Bridge 40 and Bridge 41. Contractors will return tomorrow with a larger winch to remove the obstruction and restore access. We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
Cite this: Canal closures, “Between Bridge 39, High Bridge and Bridge 41, Grub Street Bridge”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019bb803-cd77-7758-b08f-09903cebe0f9.
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