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Bridge 8 Nanney's Bridge

A navigation closure on the Middlewich Branch (Shrop Union), 14 May 2026 to 15 May 2026 — 1 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Middlewich Branch (Shrop Union)
Region
North West
Started
14 May 2026
Status
Reopened 15 May 2026
Days shut
1
CRT reason
Vehicle Incident
Cause
Struck by boat or vehicle
Asset
Bridge

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

Our teams have reinstalled robust barriers at Bridge 8, Nanney's Bridge, this morning to prevent road traffic from using the bridge and have put diversion routes in place. Initial inspections have now been completed, and as a result, we can confirm that the canal and towpath are now back open.

Where

Updates · 1

1 days with no update after the last one.

14 May 2026 · 0 days since the previous

Following a vehicle strike on Bridge 8, Nanney's Bridge, robust barriers were installed to prevent road traffic from accessing the bridge, and diversion routes were put in place. These have since been moved. Until these barriers are reinstated, the towpath and navigation will remain closed for safety reasons. A further update will be provided on or before Friday, 15 May.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Bridge 8 Nanney's Bridge”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019e25c1-b830-7686-8118-ad8e71eccfe3.

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