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Bridge 120 to Bridge 121

Type: Navigation Restriction and Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Shropshire Union Canal

From: 25 March 2026, 1:34pm

To: On-going

Region: North West

Reason: Vegetation

Subject to review on: 31 March 2026

Location

Closest waterwayShropshire Union Canal
Starts atBridge 121, Quarry Bridge
Ends atBridge 120, Rowton Bridge

Descriptions

Update 27 March 2026, 12:53pm

The towpath on the Shropshire Union Canal is currently closed between Bridge 120 Rowton Bridge and Bridge 121 Quarry Bridge while contractors carry out tree removal works.

Navigation will also be restricted as the fallen tree is removed in sections. Contractors have advised that enough of the tree will be cleared to allow navigation to continue by the end of the day.

A further update will be provided on Tuesday, 31 March.

Original 25 March 2026, 1:43pm

Navigation is closed between Bridge 120, Rowton Bridge to Bridge 121, Quarry Bridge on the Shropshire Union Canal due to a fallen tree.

Contractors have been informed, and we await their attendance.

A further update will be provided on Friday 27 March.  

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