Between Bridges 48 & 49, Preston Bagot

Completed: Tree has now been cleared and the navigation is open.

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): South Stratford Canal

From: 26 March 2026, 1:30pm

To: 27 March 2026, 1:33pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Vegetation

Subject to review on: 27 March 2026

Location

Closest waterway	South Stratford Canal
Starts at	Bridge 48
Ends at	Bridge 49, Preston Bagot
Upstream winding hole	Bridge 48 Preston Bagot
Downstream winding hole	Wooton Wawen moorings near aqueduct 2

A tree has fallen across the canal between Bridges 48 and 49 at Preston Bagot, blocking navigation.

We are aiming to have the obstruction cleared by midday on Friday and will update this notice once the works are complete.