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

Completed

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Huddersfield Broad Canal

From: 15 May 2026, 11:29am

To: 18 May 2026, 10:08am inclusive

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Vegetation

Location

Closest waterway	Huddersfield Broad Canal
Starts at	Bridge 11a, Vine St Accomodation Bridge
Ends at	Lock 9, Red Doles Lock

Descriptions

Update 18 May 2026, 10:09am

The tree has been removed and the navigation is open for navigation

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.