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Bridge 45, Myerscough Hall Bridge

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Lancaster Canal

From: 23 December 2025, 10:51am

To: On-going

Region: North West

Reason: Vegetation

Subject to review on: 7 January 2026

Location

Closest waterwayLancaster Canal
Starts atBridge 45, Myerscough Hall Bridge
Ends atBridge 45, Myerscough Hall Bridge

Descriptions

Update 2 January 2026, 4:06pm

Navigation remains restricted due to the fallen tree.

We are waiting for specialist contractors to attend to clear the site. This is taking longer than usual due to a backlog of work caused by the recent adverse weather conditions.

We will provide a further update on or before Wednesday 07 January.

Original 23 December 2025, 10:53am

A large tree has fallen and is currently restricting navigation near Bridge 45 on the Lancaster 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 Friday 02 January.

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