Canal between Bridge 13, School Bridge and Bridge 12, Deans Hall Bridge, Brewood, Stafford ST19 9DS

Completed: Tree removed and navigation reopened.

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Shropshire Union Canal

From: 29 June 2025, 7:27am

To: 29 June 2025, 7:57pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Vegetation

Subject to review on: 29 June 2025

Location

Closest waterway	Shropshire Union Canal
Starts at	Bridge 13, School Bridge
Ends at	Bridge 12, Deans Hall Bridge
Upstream winding hole	SU-106-005, Upper Hattons Winding Hole
Downstream winding hole	SU-101-012, Brewood Winding Hole

Descriptions

Update 29 June 2025, 7:57pm

We are pleased to inform you that the tree has been removed and navigation is now reopened.

Update 29 June 2025, 2:35pm

We are pleased to inform you that contractors are mobilising this evening to remove the tree. The team is expected to arrive on site between 5 and 6 pm, and the tree should be removed with navigation reopened by the end of the day.

Original 29 June 2025, 8:08am

Please be advised that a tree is currently obstructing navigation between Bridge 13 (School Bridge) and Bridge 12 (Deans Hall Bridge). Our contractors have been notified and are working to remove the tree as soon as possible.