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Type: Navigation Closure
Waterway(s): Staffordshire & Worcestershire Cnl
From: 3 June 2026, 3pm
To: On-going
Region: West Midlands
Reason: Vegetation
Subject to review on: 4 June 2026
| Closest waterway | Staffordshire & Worcestershire Cnl |
| Starts at | Bridge 21, Wolverley Forge Bridge |
| Ends at | Lock 9 Debdale Lock |
| Upstream winding hole | Approximately 100 metres before the obstruction |
| Downstream winding hole | Broadwaters Aqueduct (SW-009-03) |
Please be advised that navigation is currently closed due to a fallen tree blocking the canal between Wolverley Forge Bridge and Debdale Lock.
Contractors have been mobilised and will attend site as soon as possible. Subject to progress, we anticipate the obstruction will be cleared by the end of tomorrow.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and will provide further updates as work progresses.
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