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Update 27 October 2026, 3:37pm
Bath & North East Somerset Council are proposing to install a temporary shield around the damaged area of the tunnel to allow the navigation to be opened until a more permanent repair design can be formulated.
They are working on the design now and there will be another update when Canal and River Trust know more.
The navigation and towpath will remain closed until further notice.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation while this matter is being progressed.
Update 27 October 2026, 1:03pm
Further to the notice below, please be advised that Bath and Northeast Somerset Council are proposing to install a temporary shield around the damaged area of the tunnel to allow the navigation to be opened until a more permanent repair design can be formulated.
They are working on the design now and there will be another update when Canal and River Trust know more.
The navigation and towpath will remain closed until further notice.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation while this matter is being progressed.
Update 19 October 2026, 12:32pm
Please be advised that we are awaiting an update from BANES. Therefore, for safety reasons, and until a Structural Engineer from Bath and North East Somerset Council can carry out a detailed assessment of the structure, the canal navigation and towpath will remain temporarily closed.
Please note: The highway surface of the tunnel remains the responsibility of Bath and North East Somerset Council and not Canal and River Trust
Original 9 October 2026, 11:32am
Highway Improvement works have been taking place in the area by contractor Volker Highways working on behalf of Bath and North East Somerset Council.
While excavating in the road bridge surface, stones have been dislodged and damaged under the tunnel arch over the canal making the bridge unsafe to canal users.
For safety reasons and until a Structural Engineer from Bath and North East Somerset Council can make a detailed assessment of the structure the canal navigation and towpath will remain temporarily closed. Please note: The highway surface of the tunnel remains the responsibility of Bath and North East Somerset Council and not Canal and River Trust
