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Fallen tree partially blocking towpath between Bridge 5, Cooper House Bridge and Station Road Bridge

Type: Towpath Restriction

Waterway(s): Rochdale Canal

From: 9 February 2026, 10:23am

To: 16 February 2026, 4pm inclusive

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Vegetation

Location

Closest waterwayRochdale Canal
Starts atBridge 5, Cooper House Bridge
Ends atStation Rd Bridge

Description

Original 9 February 2026, 10:31am

A tree has fallen, partially blocking the towpath close to Station Road Bridge on the upstream approach. There is ample room to walk past the trees, but please take caution for any broken branches. The What3Words for the exact location is ///router.shapes.entitles. Contractors will be removing the tree limb in 5 working days.

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