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Fallen Tree nr Bridge 3 at Rosegrove Lane, Sowerby Bridge.

Type: Navigation and Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Rochdale Canal

From: 14 November 2025, 3:19pm

To: 21 November 2025, 4pm inclusive

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Vegetation

Location

Closest waterwayRochdale Canal
Starts atBridge 3, High Royd Bridge
Ends atBridge 3, High Royd Bridge

Descriptions

Update 21 November 2025, 2:39pm

We have had confirmation that contractors are on site today to remove the fallen tree. This will be completed by 4pm today.

Original 14 November 2025, 3:32pm

A large tree is currently blocking the towpath and the canal, having fallen from the towpath side, approximately 200 yards from Bridge 3, High Royd Bridge at Rose Grove Lane.

Our contractor has been appointed to attend as soon as possible.

This notice will be updated as soon as the tree has been removed.

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