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Bridge 134, Caughall to Bridge 135

Type: Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Shropshire Union Canal

From: 19 May 2026, 7am

To: On-going

Region: North West

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Subject to review on: 30 June 2026

Location

Closest waterwayShropshire Union Canal
Starts atBridge 135, Croughton
Ends atBridge 134, Caughall

Descriptions

Update 1 June 2026, 11:55am

The towpath remains closed between Bridge 134, Caughall, and Bridge 135, Croughton, on the Shropshire Union Canal.

The repairs to the sinkhole have been delayed while contractors carry out further investigations to determine the cause and plan a method of repair.

A signed diversion route remains in place. Please follow the diversion signs and any instructions provided on site.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

A further update will be provided on or before Tuesday, 30 June.

Update 29 May 2026, 3:43pm

The towpath remains closed between Bridge 134, Caughall, and Bridge 135, Croughton, on the Shropshire Union Canal.

We are currently awaiting confirmation of completion from our contractors. A signed diversion route remains in place.

Please follow any advice or instructions provided onsite.

A further update will be provided on or before Monday, 1 June.

Original 21 May 2026, 8:56am

The towpath will be closed between Bridge 134, Caughall, and Bridge 135, Croughton, on the Shropshire Union Canal.

This is to allow contractors to repair the sinkhole on the towpath. A signed diversion will be in place.

Please listen to any advice that may be given onsite.

A further update will be provided on or before Friday, 29 May.

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