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Between Bridge 26 and 27
A navigation closure on the Lancaster Canal, 27 February 2026 to 26 March 2026 — 27 days.
Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk
- Waterway
- Lancaster Canal
- Region
- North West
- Started
- 27 February 2026
- Status
- Reopened 26 March 2026
- Days shut
- 27
- 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
Navigation and towpath are now fully open following the removal of the tree.
Where
- Lancaster Canal: Bridge 26, Salwick Bridge to Bridge 27, Six Mile Bridge
Updates · 6
1 days with no update after the last one.
25 March 2026 · 6 days since the previous
The navigation and towpath remains closed between Bridge 26, and Bridge 27 on the Lancaster Canal due to a fallen tree. We are currently awaiting confirmation of attendance from our contractors. We will provide an update on or before Friday 27 March.
19 March 2026 · 6 days since the previous
The towpath and navigation remain closed between Bridge 26, Salwick Bridge and Bridge 27, Six Mile Bridge due to a large fallen tree. Our contractors have been in contact with the third party land owners to remove the obstruction preventing access to the location for the removal of the tree. We are now awaiting dates for this removal of the obstruction. A further update will be provided on or before, Wednesday 25 March.
Earlier updates · 4
13 March 2026 · 2 days since the previous
The towpath and navigation remain closed between Bridge 26, Salwick Bridge and Bridge 27, Six Mile Bridge due to a large fallen tree. Our contractors have been to site to complete an assessment, and they need to secure approved access via the third-party land owners to remove the obstruction. A further update will be provided on or before, Friday 20 March.
11 March 2026 · 7 days since the previous
The towpath and navigation remain closed between Bridge 26, Salwick Bridge and Bridge 27, Six Mile Bridge due to a large fallen tree. Unfortunately, contractors have been delayed attending the site. A further update will be provided on or before, Friday 13 March.
4 March 2026 · 5 days since the previous
The towpath and navigation remain closed between Bridge 26, Salwick Bridge and Bridge 27, Six Mile Bridge due to a large fallen tree. Unfortunately, contractors have been delayed attending the site. A further update will be provided on or before, Wednesday 11 March.
27 February 2026 · 0 days since the previous
The towpath and navigation is closed between Bridge 26, Salwick Bridge and Bridge 27, Six Mile Bridge due to a large fallen tree. Contractors have been informed, and we anticipate their attendance. An update will be provided by, Wednesday 4 March.
Cite this: Canal closures, “Between Bridge 26 and 27”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019c9fad-0a51-793d-aeac-38af5441f109.
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