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Bridge 84, Ellel Grange Bridge

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Lancaster Canal

From: 27 January 2026, 4:41pm

To: On-going

Region: North West

Reason: Vegetation

Subject to review on: 3 February 2026

Location

Closest waterwayLancaster Canal
Starts atBridge 84, Ellel Grange Bridge
Ends atCulvert 49

Descriptions

Update 30 January 2026, 3:56pm

Contractors have attended the site and carried out a partial removal of the tree obstructing the towpath at Bridge 84, Ellel Grange Bridge on the Lancaster Canal. This has allowed for the towpath to be reopened.

We are currently awaiting their return to complete the full removal of the obstruction across navigation.

A further update will be provided on or by Tuesday, 3 February.

Thank you for your patience.

Update 29 January 2026, 4:16pm

Navigation and towpath remain closed at Bridge 84, Ellel Grange Bridge on the Lancaster Canal due to a windblown tree.

Our specialist contractors are working to clear the site and an update will be provided tomorrow, Friday 30 January.

Original 27 January 2026, 4:43pm

The Towpath and Navigation is currently closed at Bridge 84, Ellel Grange Bridge on the Lancaster Canal due to a windblown tree.

Contractors are currently on site

An update will be provided on or before Thursday, 29 January

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