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North of Bridge 56 (Cheswardine Bridge) Market Drayton

Type: Navigation and Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Shropshire Union Canal

From: 9 February 2026, 4pm

To: On-going

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Vegetation

Subject to review on: 11 February 2026

Location

Closest waterwayShropshire Union Canal
Starts atBridge 56, Cheswardine Bridge
Ends atBridge 56, Cheswardine Bridge
Upstream winding hole Adderley Wharf Winding Hole
Downstream winding holeGoldstone Wharf Winding Hole

Descriptions

Update 10 February 2026, 5pm

Contractors will attend the site tomorrow morning. Navigation is expected to be cleared following their attendance.

Original 9 February 2026, 4:16pm

A fallen tree from the offside bank is blocking navigation and partially obstructing the towpath just north of Bridge 56 (Cheswardine Bridge).

Due to the size of the tree, the obstruction is beyond the capacity of the local team and has been referred to contractors for removal.

Further updates will be issued as more information becomes available.

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