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Navigation Closure - Rochdale Canal, Downstream of Bridge 2 RD-002-001, Sowerby Bridge

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Rochdale Canal

From: 26 October 2026, 1:41pm

To: On-going

Region: Yorkshire and North East

Reason: Vegetation

Subject to review on: 28 October 2026

Location

Closest waterwayRochdale Canal
Starts atBridge 2, Sowerby Long Bridge
Ends atBridge 2, Sowerby Long Bridge

Description

Original 26 October 2026, 1:39pm

Two trees have been badly damaged in the recent storms and are hanging over the canal navigation. This is a danger to boats going past as they could injure somebody or damage a boat. The contractors have had the issue raised and will deal with it as soon as they can.

Please do not pass the trees until they have been made safe by the contractors. We will update this notice when they have dealt with them.

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