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Ellesmere Tunnel, Ellesmere

Type: Navigation and Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Llangollen Canal

From: 3 November 2025, 8am

To: 14 November 2025, 4pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Inspections

Programme: Winter works

Location

Closest waterwayLlangollen Canal
Starts atEllesmere Tunnel
Ends atEllesmere Tunnel
Upstream winding holeTetchill Winding Hole
Downstream winding holeColemere Winding Hole

Descriptions

Update 27 October 2025, 12:51pm

The towpath will now be closed during working hours for the duration of this stoppage, but will remain open in the evenings and at the weekend within the stoppage period. A clearly signposted diversion route will be in place for towpath users throughout the closure.

Original 6 May 2025, 9:27am

A navigational closure is required to allow divers into the water to undertake a detailed underwater survey of the tunnel structure.

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