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North of Dimmingsdale Bridge

Type: Navigation and Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Staffordshire & Worcestershire Cnl

From: 19 November 2025, 2:50pm

To: 24 November 2025, 6:42pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Vegetation

Location

Closest waterwayStaffordshire & Worcestershire Cnl
Starts atDimmingsdale Bridge
Ends atBridge 54 Mopps Farm Bridge
Upstream winding holeAbove Wightwick Lock
Downstream winding holeBratch Winding Hole

Descriptions

Update 21 November 2025, 3:43pm

We have received a confirmed timeframe from our contractors regarding the fallen tree north of Dimmingsdale Bridge. They will be on site on Monday to carry out the clearance works.

We will provide a further update once we have confirmation that the tree has been cleared.

Update 21 November 2025, 10:49am

We have received an update from our contractors regarding the fallen tree north of Dimmingsdale Bridge. Unfortunately, removal will not be possible until early next week. The tree has been assessed as being approximately 1 m in diameter and will require additional planning, specialist expertise, and potentially heavy-lifting equipment, subject to suitable access arrangements.

A separate team is attending site today to carry out a full assessment and develop a safe and effective removal plan. In the meantime, Contractors have been diverted to clear another fallen tree nearby at Mops Farm Bridge, following further disruption caused by Storm Claudia.

We apologise for the continued disruption and thank you for your understanding while we work to resolve this safely.

Update 20 November 2025, 5:06pm

Unfortunately, contractors were unable to attend to the tree this afternoon. They are scheduled to return tomorrow, and we anticipate being able to reopen navigation once the works are completed.

We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while we work to restore safe navigation as quickly as possible.

Update 20 November 2025, 11:10am

We are hoping contractors will be able to attend to this tree this afternoon. We will provide a further update as soon as we receive one.

Original 19 November 2025, 2:58pm

Please note that an earlier notice incorrectly advised that the tree north of Dimmingsale was clear. A tree is still obstructing navigation north of Dimmingsale Bridge.

We will provide a further update as soon as we receive a timeframe from our contractors.

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