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Bridge 39, High Bridge to Bridge 38, Norbury Bridge

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Shropshire Union Canal

From: 21 October 2025, 8am

To: On-going

Region: West Midlands

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Subject to review on: 13 February 2026

Location

Closest waterwayShropshire Union Canal
Starts atBridge 39, High Bridge
Ends atBridge 38, Norbury Bridge

Descriptions

Update 16 December 2025, 12:16pm

Please be advised that we are still awaiting confirmation of dates from our contractors. Further updates will be provided once this information becomes available.

Please note that navigation remains unaffected.

Update 4 November 2025, 1:36pm

Please be advised that work is scheduled this week to undertake vegetation clearance in the area. This is being carried out to improve access for investigations planned in the coming weeks.

Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Original 22 October 2025, 11:01am

We are currently addressing an issue on the cutting adjacent to Bridge 39 (High Bridge), where a collapsed gully has caused significant scouring and deposited material into the canal on the offside.

Navigation remains unaffected at this time. We are actively working with the local authority to resolve the matter, and an update will be provided once a timeline for reinstatement is confirmed.

Please exercise caution when passing through the area and follow any directions given by contractors on site.

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