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Bridge 11A

A navigation closure on the Lancaster Canal, 10 February 2026 to 26 February 2026 — 16 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Lancaster Canal
Region
North West
Started
10 February 2026
Status
Reopened 26 February 2026
Days shut
16
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 open.

Where

Updates · 3

6 days with no update after the last one.

20 February 2026 · 7 days since the previous

Navigation remains closed at Bridge 11a on the Lancaster Canal due to a fallen tree. Unfortunately, our specialist contractors have been delayed attending the site. We apologise that this has taken longer to clear than originally expected. A further update will be provided on or by Friday 27 February.

13 February 2026 · 3 days since the previous

Navigation remains closed at Bridge 11a on the Lancaster Canal due to a fallen tree. Unfortunately, our specialist contractors have been delayed attending the site. A further update will be provided on or by Friday 20 February.

10 February 2026 · 0 days since the previous

A large tree has fallen and is currently blocking navigation at Bridge 11A on the Lancaster Canal. Due to the size and position of the tree, we have instructed our specialist contractors to assist with the removal. We will provide a further update on or before Friday, 13 February.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Bridge 11A”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019c46ce-77a2-76c2-b049-f6812d7ef59e.

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