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Between Bridge 29 (Wood Eaton Bridge) & Bridge 30 (Castle Cutting Bridge) Cowley

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Shropshire Union Canal

From: 9 January 2026, noon

To: 13 January 2026, 7:45pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Vegetation

Location

Closest waterwayShropshire Union Canal
Starts atBridge 29, Wood Eaton Bridge
Ends atBridge 30, Castle Cutting Bridge
Upstream winding holeRue Hill Winding Hole
Downstream winding holeHigh Onn Winding Hole

Descriptions

Update 13 January 2026, 12:47pm

Contractors are currently on site, and we expect the trees to be cleared and navigation reopened by the end of the day.

Original 9 January 2026, 12:58pm

Two trees have fallen across the Shropshire Union Canal between Bridge 29 (Wood Eaton Bridge) and Bridge 30 (Castle Cutting Bridge), blocking navigation.

Storm Goretti has impacted a number of our waterways, resulting in a high volume of incidents. Our teams are prioritising safety and are working to clear obstructions and reopen affected routes as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience while these matters are addressed and will provide updates as soon as they become available.

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