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Navigation Resumed: Preston Brook Tunnel, Trent & Mersey Canal leading to/from the Bridgewater Canal

Starts: 12 January 2023 12:45 pm

Ends: 17 January 2023 01:00 pm inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Information

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterwayTrent & Mersey Canal
Starts atPreston Brook Tunnel
Ends atPreston Brook Tunnel

Updates

17/01/2023 12:57

We are pleased to advise our engineers have completed their inspections and Preston Brook Tunnel on the Trent & Mersey canal has re-opened to navigation.

13/01/2023 15:33

Preston Brook Tunnel on the Trent & Mersey canal remains closed to navigation until our engineers are satisfied the tunnel can re-open.

Our engineers have been notified and a further update will be provided by Wednesday 18 January.

12/01/2023 16:06

Our team have assisted with the safe removal of the obstruction within Preston Brook Tunnel on the Trent & Mersey canal, however navigation remains closed until our engineers are satisfied the tunnel can re-open.

A further update will be provided tomorrow afternoon, Friday 13 January.

Description

Please be advised Preston Brook Tunnel on the Trent & Mersey canal is currently closed to navigation due to an obstruction.

Our team are on their way to site to assist with the situation.

An update will be provided later this afternoon.

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