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Near Gothersley winding hole, between Bridge 34, Prestwood Bridge & Bridge 35, Gothersley Bridge

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Staffordshire & Worcestershire Cnl

From: 30 May 2025, noon

To: 1 June 2025, 10:18am inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Vegetation

Location

Closest waterwayStaffordshire & Worcestershire Cnl
Starts atBridge 34 Prestwood Bridge
Ends atBridge 35 Gothersley Bridge
Upstream winding holeJust above Gothersely Lock
Downstream winding holeStourton Junction

Descriptions

Update 1 June 2025, 10:19am

For information the obstruction has been removed and the navigation is now open

Original 30 May 2025, 12:21pm

A tree has fallen near Gothersley winding hole, between Bridge 34, Prestwood Bridge & Bridge 35, Gothersley Bridge, and is blocking navigation.

Contractors will need to remove this obstruction and have been instructed to attend.

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