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Fallen Tree - Bridge 39, High Bridge, Norbury

Type: Navigation and Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Shropshire Union Canal

From: 27 May 2025, 4:20pm

To: 29 May 2025, 1:59pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Vegetation

Subject to review on: 29 May 2025

Location

Closest waterwayShropshire Union Canal
Starts atBridge 39, High Bridge
Ends atBridge 39, High Bridge
Upstream winding holeRue Hill
Downstream winding holeNorbury Junction

Descriptions

Update 28 May 2025, 2:59pm

The tree has been passed to contractors, as its size exceeded the capacity of the local team to manage safely. Contractors will mobilise and commence removal works tomorrow morning, once the appropriate equipment is in place.

Thank you for your patience.

Original 27 May 2025, 4:23pm

Please be advised that a large fallen tree is currently blocking navigation at Bridge 39 (High Bridge) on the Shropshire Union Canal in Norbury.

The local Operations team have been informed and will attend as soon as possible to assess. Further updates will be provided as soon as they become available.

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