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Completed: We're pleased to advise the tree has been cleared and navigation is open again.
Type: Navigation Closure
Waterway(s): Oxford Canal
From: 14 November 2025, 10am
To: 17 November 2025, 8:43am inclusive
Region: West Midlands
Reason: Vegetation
Subject to review on: 14 November 2025
| Closest waterway | Oxford Canal |
| Starts at | Bridge 48, Falls Bridge |
| Ends at | Bridge 48, Falls Bridge |
| Upstream winding hole | Stretton Arm |
| Downstream winding hole | Opposite Rugby Arm |
A fallen tree is currently blocking navigation near Bridge 48 (Falls Bridge). The obstruction is too large for the local team to clear safely, so we have asked our contractors to attend.
An update will be issued once the navigation is safe to reopen.
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