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Bulkington Road Bridge 5, Whitestone

Type: Navigation and Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Ashby Canal

From: 17 September 2025, 4:08pm

To: 24 September 2025, 1:45pm inclusive

Region: East Midlands

Reason: Vegetation

Subject to review on: 24 September 2025

Location

Closest waterwayAshby Canal
Starts atBridge 5, Bulkington Road Bridge
Ends atBridge 5, Bulkington Road Bridge

Descriptions

Update 19 September 2025, 4:29pm

A third party has partially removed the tree without our permission. While the navigation now appears to be clear, we cannot confirm whether any debris remains below the waterline, so boaters are advised to proceed with caution and at their own risk.

We are still working to secure access across third-party land in order to complete the full removal of the tree. As a result, it is unlikely that the remaining work will be carried out before Tuesday next week.

We will update this notice as soon as further information becomes available.

Original 17 September 2025, 4:12pm

There is a fallen tree near Bulkington Road Bridge 5 which is blocking the towpath and navigation. We are working to clear this as soon as possible. We will update this notice as soon as we have further information.

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