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Tree across the navigation between Lock 9, Red Dole Lock and Bridge 11a, blocking passage.

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Huddersfield Broad Canal

From: 15 May 2026, 11:29am

To: On-going

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Vegetation

Subject to review on: 18 May 2026

Location

Closest waterwayHuddersfield Broad Canal
Starts atBridge 11a, Vine St Accomodation Bridge
Ends atLock 9, Red Doles Lock

Description

Original 15 May 2026, 11:51am

A navigation closure is in place due to a fallen tree on the Huddersfield Broad Canal blocking navigation between Lock 9, Red Doles Lock and Bridge 11A. Contractors are due to attend today to have the tree removed by the end of the day, should no accessibility difficulties occur. The notice will be removed as soon as the tree is removed from the navigation.

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