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Between bridges 53 and 54, South West of Foxton - Leicester Arm of the Grand Union Canal.

Starts: 15 June 2023 12:00 am

Ends: 22 June 2023 12:00 am inclusive

Type: Advice

Reason: Vegetation

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterwayLeicester Line (Grand Union Canal)
Starts atBridge 53
Ends atBridge 54

Updates

22/06/2023 14:13

The tree has been cleared and boaters can now proceed as normal.

20/06/2023 15:09

There remains to be a tree in the canal between bridges 53 and 54, southwest of Foxton on the Leicester Arm of the Grand Union Canal.

There is room for boats to pass and our contractors will finish clearing the tree tomorrow.

Caution is advised to boaters navigating this section while the tree is removed.

We will update the website tomorrow afternoon, once the job is completed.

19/06/2023 16:10

A tree has fallen into the canal between bridges 53 and 54, southwest of Foxton on the Leicester Arm of the Grand Union Canal.

There is room for boats to pass and our contractors will be attending tomorrow to clear the tree from the navigation.

Caution is advised to boaters navigating this section while the tree is removed.

We will update the website tomorrow afternoon, once the job is completed.

Description

A tree has fallen into the canal between bridges 53 and 54, southwest of Foxton on the Leicester Arm of the Grand Union Canal.

There is room for boats to pass and our contractors will be attending shortly.

Caution is advised to boaters navigating this section while the tree is removed.

We will update this notice on Tuesday 20th June.

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