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Between Bridge 33, Shobnall Road Bridge and Bridge 33C, Burton-on-Trent DE14 2AU

A navigation closure on the Trent & Mersey Canal, 31 August 2026 to 3 September 2026 — 3 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
Trent & Mersey Canal
Region
West Midlands
Started
31 August 2026
Status
Reopened 3 September 2026
Days shut
3
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 tree has been cleared.

Where

Updates · 1

3 days with no update after the last one.

31 August 2026 · 0 days since the previous

A tree is obstructing the navigation near Bridge 33B, close to Shobnall Marina. Unfortunately, the tree cannot be removed today; however, contractors are aiming to attend and remove it tomorrow. We will provide further updates as soon as more information becomes available.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Between Bridge 33, Shobnall Road Bridge and Bridge 33C, Burton-on-Trent DE14 2AU”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/01a057fa-05d3-7015-97cc-4ced56a0fd93.

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