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Between Bridge 26 and 27

Type: Navigation and Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Lancaster Canal

From: 27 February 2026, 3pm

To: 26 March 2026, 4:19pm inclusive

Region: North West

Reason: Vegetation

Subject to review on: 27 March 2026

Location

Closest waterwayLancaster Canal
Starts atBridge 26, Salwick Bridge
Ends atBridge 27, Six Mile Bridge

Descriptions

Update 25 March 2026, 4:01pm

The navigation and towpath remains closed between Bridge 26, and Bridge 27 on the Lancaster Canal due to a fallen tree. 

We are currently awaiting confirmation of attendance from our contractors.

We will provide an update on or before Friday 27 March.

Update 19 March 2026, 4:16pm

The towpath and navigation remain closed between Bridge 26, Salwick Bridge and Bridge 27, Six Mile Bridge due to a large fallen tree.

Our contractors have been in contact with the third party land owners to remove the obstruction preventing access to the location for the removal of the tree.

We are now awaiting dates for this removal of the obstruction.

A further update will be provided on or before, Wednesday 25 March.

Update 13 March 2026, 11:19am

The towpath and navigation remain closed between Bridge 26, Salwick Bridge and Bridge 27, Six Mile Bridge due to a large fallen tree.

Our contractors have been to site to complete an assessment, and they need to secure approved access via the third-party land owners to remove the obstruction.

A further update will be provided on or before, Friday 20 March.

Update 11 March 2026, 3:39pm

The towpath and navigation remain closed between Bridge 26, Salwick Bridge and Bridge 27, Six Mile Bridge due to a large fallen tree.

Unfortunately, contractors have been delayed attending the site.

A further update will be provided on or before, Friday 13 March.

Update 4 March 2026, 10:30am

The towpath and navigation remain closed between Bridge 26, Salwick Bridge and Bridge 27, Six Mile Bridge due to a large fallen tree.

Unfortunately, contractors have been delayed attending the site.

A further update will be provided on or before, Wednesday 11 March.

Original 27 February 2026, 3:40pm

The towpath and navigation is closed between Bridge 26, Salwick Bridge and Bridge 27, Six Mile Bridge due to a large fallen tree.

Contractors have been informed, and we anticipate their attendance.

An update will be provided by, Wednesday 4 March.

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