Updates
17/07/2024 08:43
The tree has been cleared, navigation is open again.
Below Lapley Wood Bridge 17
Starts: 12 July 2024 11:00 am
Ends: 17 July 2024 08:43 am inclusive
Type: Navigation Closure
Reason: Vegetation
Is the towpath closed? Yes
Location
| Closest waterway | Shropshire Union Canal |
| Starts at | Bridge 17, Lapley Wood Bridge |
| Ends at | Bridge 17, Lapley Wood Bridge |
| Upstream winding hole | Wheaton Aston winding hole |
| Downstream winding hole | Stretton winding hole |
Description
A large tree has come down from the offside of the canal and has completely blocked navigation just below Lapley Wood Bridge 17. Towpath is also closed.
Contractors have been contacted and will attend.
Navigation will resume as soon as it is cleared.
We will update as soon as we have further information as to when this will be.
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