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Near Bridge 67, Rugeley

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Trent & Mersey Canal

From: 8 September 2025, 12:30pm

To: 8 September 2025, 6:36pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Vegetation

Location

Closest waterwayTrent & Mersey Canal
Starts atBridge 67
Ends atBridge 67
Upstream winding holeRugeley Bypass
Downstream winding holeMossley

Descriptions

Update 8 September 2025, 2:06pm

Contractors are currently on site and are working to remove the fallen tree limb. We expect navigation to be reopened by the end of the day.

Please note that the removal of the remaining debris is scheduled for tomorrow, so some material may still be present in the canal in the interim.

Original 8 September 2025, 1:27pm

A tree has fallen and is currently blocking navigation near Bridge 67 on the Trent & Mersey Canal, in Rugeley. The obstruction is too large for the local team to handle, and contractors have been instructed to attend the site.

The what3words location of the tree is https://what3words.com/roses.itself.moons

We will provide a further update as soon as we receive one.

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