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Completed: Following the successful removal of the fallen tree, navigation has now been reopened.
Type: Navigation Closure
Waterway(s): Leeds & Liverpool Canal
From: 28 November 2025, 2:30pm
To: 3 December 2025, 9:51am inclusive
Region: North West
Reason: Vegetation
| Closest waterway | Leeds & Liverpool Canal |
| Starts at | Bridge 29, Gregsons bridge |
| Ends at | Bridge 29, Gregsons bridge |
A large tree has fallen and is currently blocking navigation at Bridge 29 on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
Due to the size and position of the tree, we have instructed our specialist contractor to assist with the removal.
We will provide a further update on or before Wednesday 3 December.
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