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Fallen tree blocking 2/3rd's of the width of Selby Canal at Brayton Bridge. - Tree has been removed.

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Selby Canal

From: 6 July 2026, 4:55pm

To: 8 July 2026, 4:40pm inclusive

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Vegetation

Location

Closest waterwaySelby Canal
Starts atBrayton Railway Bridge
Ends atBrayton Bridge

Descriptions

Update 8 July 2026, 4:36pm

Contractors attended to the tree today and have removed it. The section of Selby canal is clear and open to boat movement.

Update 8 July 2026, 9:32am

Due to a mechanical issue, the tree was unable to be removed yesterday. The team are back out to it this morning and anticipate to have it removed today. The notice will be updated when the tree has been removed.

Original 6 July 2026, 4:54pm

A navigation closure is in place as a fallen tree has fallen across the navigation, blocking the majority of the width of the canal, there could be more branches under the water line. We have contractors attending to the tree in the next 48 hours and we will update the notice as soon as the tree is removed from the navigation.

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