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Between Bridge 39, High Bridge and Bridge 41, Grub Street Bridge

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Shropshire Union Canal

From: 13 January 2026, 3:40pm

To: 15 January 2026, 3:56pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Vegetation

Subject to review on: 15 January 2026

Location

Closest waterwayShropshire Union Canal
Starts atBridge 41, Grub Street Bridge
Ends atBridge 39, High Bridge

Descriptions

Update 14 January 2026, 2:11pm

Please be advised that a previous notice incorrectly stated that a tree obstruction at Bridge 39 had been cleared. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this error.

Contractors were scheduled to complete the clearance at Bridge 39 today; however, progress was delayed due to the theft of tools and a trailer. The contractors will be back on site tomorrow morning, supported by a CRT workboat. Navigation is therefore expected to reopen tomorrow, subject to completion of the works.

We have also been advised that the tree obstruction located between Bridge 40 and Bridge 41 has been cleared; however, confirmation of this work is still awaited. Further updates will be issued once confirmed.

Original 13 January 2026, 3:43pm

A fallen tree continues to obstruct navigation between Bridge 40 and Bridge 41. Contractors will return tomorrow with a larger winch to remove the obstruction and restore access.

We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

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