Notice Archive / North of Bridge 56 (Cheswardine Bridge) Market Drayton

Navigation and Towpath Closure Notice from 9 February 2026 at 16:00 to Ongoing. Starting at Bridge 56, Cheswardine Bridge, ending at Bridge 56, Cheswardine Bridge.

This is a live notice. Please check the Canal & River Trust website for the latest information. View on Canal & River Trust website.

Summary

TypeNavigation and Towpath Closure
Start Date9 February 2026 at 16:00
End DateOngoing
Start LocationBridge 56, Cheswardine Bridge
Ends LocationBridge 56, Cheswardine Bridge

Updates

10 February 2026 at 17:00

Contractors will attend the site tomorrow morning. Navigation is expected to be cleared following their attendance.

9 February 2026 at 16:16

A fallen tree from the offside bank is blocking navigation and partially obstructing the towpath just north of Bridge 56 (Cheswardine Bridge).

Due to the size of the tree, the obstruction is beyond the capacity of the local team and has been referred to contractors for removal.

Further updates will be issued as more information becomes available.

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