Skip to main content

The charity making life better by water

Removed - Underwater Obstruction near Bridge 2 Mearclough, 20 metre east of Bridge

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Calder & Hebble Navigation

From: 9 July 2026, 1:45pm

To: 17 July 2026, 2:13pm inclusive

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Underwater Obstruction

Location

Closest waterwayCalder & Hebble Navigation
Starts atBridge 2, Mearclough
Ends atBridge 2, Mearclough

Descriptions

Update 17 July 2026, 2:12pm

Please be advised that the submerged obstruction, believed to have been a ride-on lawnmower and previously located near the towpath side of the canal at what3words: ///gosh.teams.final, has now been removed.

The navigation is fully open, and boaters can now pass through the area as normal.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation while this issue was being resolved.

Original 9 July 2026, 1:44pm

Please be advised that there is a submerged obstruction, believed to be a ride-on lawnmower, located close to the towpath side of the canal at what3words: ///gosh.teams.final.

Boaters are advised to keep towards the centre of the channel when passing this location, as this will help avoid the obstruction.

We are making arrangements to remove the obstruction and will provide a further update once the work has been completed. Thank you for your cooperation.

Stay connected

Sign up to our newsletter and discover how we protect canals and help nature thrive