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Navigation Closure - River Stort, Large tree blocking navigation

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Lee Navigation

From: 3 July 2026, 2:41pm

To: 6 July 2026, 11:41am inclusive

Region: London and South East

Reason: Vegetation

Subject to review on: 6 July 2026

Location

Closest waterwayLee Navigation
Starts atBridge 73, Railway
Ends atBridge 74, Folly Bridge

Descriptions

Update 6 July 2026, 11:40am

The tree has been removed and the navigation is now open. We appreciate your patience whilst this was being cleared.

Please be advised that we will be returning at a later date to remove the tree stump.

Original 3 July 2026, 2:40pm

Please be advised the navigation is currently blocked by a fallen tree at ///MOODS.DRIVEN.SPIN.

The area will remain closed until the tree can be removed safely. The towpath remains open.

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