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Between Bridge 73 and Bridge 74

Type: Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Rochdale Canal

From: 25 November 2025, 4:30pm

To: On-going

Region: North West

Reason: Vegetation

Subject to review on: 1 December 2025

Location

Closest waterwayRochdale Canal
Starts atOldah Road Bridge A669 Northbound
Ends atBridge 74, Laurel Av. Road Bridge

Description

Original 25 November 2025, 4:43pm

Several large trees have fallen and are currently blocking the towpath between Bridge 73 and Bridge 74 on the Rochdale Canal. Due to the size and position of the trees, we need to instruct our specialist contractor to assist with the removal.

At present, we are unable to confirm when the contractor will be on site as adverse weather conditions from Storm Claudia are impacting our waterways across the North West and causing delays.

We will provide a further update on or before Monday 01 December.

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