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Bridge 8, Rose Kiln Lane - Bridge 8a, A33 Road Bridge

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Kennet & Avon Canal

From: 1 November 2025, 5:26pm

To: 2 November 2025, 7:48pm inclusive

Region: Wales and South West

Reason: Vegetation

Location

Closest waterwayKennet & Avon Canal
Starts atBridge 8A, A33 Road Bridge, Reading
Ends atBridge 8, Rose Kiln Lane

Descriptions

Update 2 November 2025, 7:48pm

Further to the notice below, we are pleased to report that our contractor has now removed the tree and the navigation is now open.

In the meantime, we invite customers to contact the Customer Service Team on 03030404040 or at [email protected] should there be any specific questions regarding this notice.

Original 1 November 2025, 5:36pm

Please be advised that due to a large fallen tree, the navigation between Bridge 8, Rose Kiln Lane and Bridge 8a, A33 road bridge is currently closed. Our specialist tree contractors have been informed and will mobilise on the morning of Sunday 2nd November to facilitate the removal.

In the meantime, we apologise for any inconvenience & invite customers to contact the Customer Service Team on 03030404040 or at [email protected] should there be any specific questions regarding this notice.

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