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Fallen tree, 300 yards from Bridge 31A, Stewponey

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Staffordshire & Worcestershire Cnl

From: 2 June 2026, 10:45am

To: On-going

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Vegetation

Subject to review on: 4 June 2026

Location

Closest waterwayStaffordshire & Worcestershire Cnl
Starts atBridge 31A, Stewponey New Bridge
Ends atBridge 31A, Stewponey New Bridge
Upstream winding holeStourton Junction
Downstream winding holeTop of Hyde lock.

Description

Original 2 June 2026, 10:41am

Please be advised that multiple large trees have fallen into the canal 300 yards from Bridge 31A, Stewponey New Bridge, blocking navigation.

Due to the size and scale of the fallen trees, specialist contractors have been instructed to attend site to carry out the necessary removal works, as this exceeds the capacity of our operational team.

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An update will be provided as soon as further information on the safe removal of the trees becomes available.

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