Between Bridge 56 and Bridge 57, High Bridge, Woodseaves cutting, Shropshire Union Canal
Detail
From Date: 22/01/2021 13:00
To Date: On-going
Type: Towpath Closure
Reason: Vegetation
Is the towpath closed? Yes
Location
Closest waterway: Shropshire Union Canal
Starts at: Bridge 57, High Bridge
Ends at: Bridge 57, High Bridge
Upstream winding hole: Goldstone Wharf Winding Hole
Downstream winding hole: Tyrley Wharf Winding Hole
Updates
26/02/2021 16:12
The navigation is now open. Please procced with care.
The towpath will remain closed. Inspection will be carried out to assess the landslip.
27/01/2021 13:03
The towpath and navigation are still closed as a result of recent landslip and fallen trees.
The towpath south of Bridge 57 is completely blocked by the landslip. Information signages have been put up at the accesses North and South to Woodseaves Cutting. Our teams will attend to assess the slippage. Please bear with us when we work towards resolving the situation.
Description
A number of trees have fallen at Woodseaves Cutting and as a result, the towpath and navigation are closed between Bridge 56 and Bridge 57. Our teams are working closely with contractors to remove the obstructions.
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