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Type: Navigation Restriction
Waterway(s): Shropshire Union Canal
From: 4 October 2026, 7:27pm
To: On-going
Region: North West
Reason: Emergency Services Incident
Subject to review on: 6 October 2026
| Closest waterway | Shropshire Union Canal |
| Starts at | Bridge 123E, Cow Lane |
| Ends at | Chester Ring Road Bridge |
| Upstream winding hole | Cow Lane Winding Hole |
| Downstream winding hole | Cow Lane Winding Hole |
Please be advised navigation is restricted between Bridge 123D and Bridge 123E on the Shropshire Union Canal, due to a fire-damaged, sunken boat. Contractors have been informed, however we are currently unable to advise a timeframe for its removal.
Navigation will remain open, however we politely request all customers to navigate through the affected area with care. An update will be provided once the craft has been removed.
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