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Between Bridge 76, Corless Bridge & Bridge 77, Smiths Bridge
A navigation closure on the Lancaster Canal, 24 February 2026 to 5 March 2026 — 9 days.
Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk
- Waterway
- Lancaster Canal
- Region
- North West
- Started
- 24 February 2026
- Status
- Reopened 5 March 2026
- Days shut
- 9
- 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, the towpath and navigation is now open.
Where
- Lancaster Canal: Bridge 76, Corless Bridge to Bridge 77, Smiths Bridge
Updates · 5
1 days with no update after the last one.
4 March 2026 · 2 days since the previous
The towpath and navigation remain closed between Bridge 76, Corless Bridge and Bridge 77, Smiths Bridge on the Lancaster Canal due to a fallen tree. Our specialist contractors will be attending site tomorrow to remove the obstruction. We apologise that the clearance is taking longer than originally expected and appreciate your patience while we work to resolve the issue. We will provide a further update tomorrow, Thursday, 5 March.
2 March 2026 · 3 days since the previous
The towpath and navigation remain closed between Bridge 76, Corless Bridge and Bridge 77, Smiths Bridge on the Lancaster Canal due to a fallen tree. Unfortunately, our specialist contractors are currently experiencing a high volume of work, which has resulted in a delay in their attendance at the site. We apologise that the clearance is taking longer than originally expected and appreciate your patience while we work to resolve the issue. A further update will be provided on Wednesday, 4 March.
Earlier updates · 3
27 February 2026 · 1 days since the previous
The towpath and navigation remain closed between Bridge 76, Corless Bridge and Bridge 77, Smiths Bridge 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 Monday, 2 March.
26 February 2026 · 2 days since the previous
Navigation and towpath access remain closed between Bridge 76, Corless Bridge and Bridge 77, Smiths Bridge due to the fallen tree. We are currently awaiting confirmation of their attendance and we will provide a further update on Friday 27 February.
24 February 2026 · 0 days since the previous
The towpath and navigation is closed between Bridge 76, Corless Bridge and Bridge 77, Smiths Bridge due to a fallen tree. Contractors have been informed, and we anticipate their attendance. An update will be provided by, Thursday 26 February.
Cite this: Canal closures, “Between Bridge 76, Corless Bridge & Bridge 77, Smiths Bridge”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019c8f0c-aa1a-7b57-b513-badb74b2fde7.
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