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Between Bridge 72 and 73, Adderley

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Shropshire Union Canal

From: 8 June 2026, 11:55am

To: 8 June 2026, 1pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Maintenance

Location

Closest waterwayShropshire Union Canal
Starts atBridge 73, Kemps Bridge
Ends atBridge 72, Hawksmoor Bridge

Description

Original 8 June 2026, 11:53am

Please be advised that the navigation between Bridge 72 and Bridge 73 on the Shropshire Union Canal is temporarily closed for health and safety reasons. This is to allow contractors to safely remove a dam within the channel. We expect to reopen by 13:00 today.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience while this essential work is carried out.

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