Bridge 7a upstream of Weston Lock

Completed: This tree has been cleared and the navigation is now open. Please check our website (https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices) for any other restrictions to navigation in this area.

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Trent & Mersey Canal

From: 1 June 2025, 10:09am

To: 2 June 2025, 3:42pm inclusive

Region: East Midlands

Reason: Vegetation

Subject to review on: 2 June 2025

Location

Closest waterway	Trent & Mersey Canal
Starts at	Bridge 7A
Ends at	Bridge 7A

Descriptions

Update 1 June 2025, 6pm

Unfortunately contractors have been unable to clear the tree but are scheduled to be on site before 8:00am in the morning - We will update this notice once the tree has been removed - Many thanks for your patience

Original 1 June 2025, 10:14am

A large tree has fallen across the Trent & Mersey Canal blocking the navigation close to bridge 7a and upstream of Weston Lock We hope to clear the tree as soon as possible and we will update this notice as soon as we have further information.