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Between Bridge 10 (Avenue Bridge) and Bridge 11 (Gifford Cross Bridge)

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Shropshire Union Canal

From: 12 June 2026, 11am

To: 16 June 2026, 5pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Vegetation

Location

Closest waterwayShropshire Union Canal
Starts atBridge 11, Gifford Cross Bridge
Ends atAvenue Bridge 10

Description

Original 12 June 2026, 10:59am

Please be advised that a fallen tree is partially obstructing the navigation on the Shropshire Union Canal between Bridge 10 (Avenue Bridge) and Bridge 11 (Gifford Cross Bridge)

Contractors have been notified and are expected to attend within the next couple of days to remove the obstruction.

In the meantime, the navigation remains open; however, boaters are advised to proceed with caution when passing the affected area and to take extra care.

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