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Sowerby Long Bridge - Tree blocking towpath & navigation - Now removed

Type: Navigation and Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Rochdale Canal

From: 27 June 2025, 8:09am

To: 27 June 2025, 6:24pm inclusive

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Vegetation

Location

Closest waterwayRochdale Canal
Starts atBridge 2, Sowerby Long Bridge
Ends atBridge 2, Sowerby Long Bridge

Descriptions

Update 27 June 2025, 6:25pm

The tree has now been removed. Towpath and Navigation is clear.

Original 27 June 2025, 8:12am

A large tree has fallen blocking the navigation and towpath,

Contractors have been made aware, we will update this notice once the tree has been removed.

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