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Bridge 34A, Loughborough

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): River Soar

From: 23 March 2026, 3:30pm

To: On-going

Region: East Midlands

Reason: Underwater Obstruction

Subject to review on: 3 June 2026

Location

Closest waterwayRiver Soar
Starts atBridge 34A,Footbridge over Fixed Weir 17
Ends atBridge 34A,Footbridge over Fixed Weir 17

Descriptions

Update 6 May 2026, 12:23pm

The motorcycle has been moved to one side and clearly marked with tape to indicate its location.

It is not causing any obstruction. We will update this notice once the removal has taken place.  

Update 8 April 2026, 1:23pm

The motorcycle has now been moved to the towpath side and is now visible, but still in the canal. Once we have a date for its removal, we will update this notice.

Original 23 March 2026, 3:43pm

A motorcycle is in the canal near Bridge 34A, Loughborough near Peter Le Marchant Trust. What3words location is https://what3words.com/churn.lock.nurses   We are working to remove the motorbike as soon as possible and will update this notice as soon as we have further information.

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