Navigation between Bridge 165 and Bridge 165A, Middlewich, on the Trent & Mersey Canal will be subject to restrictions while third-party contractors undertake the construction of a new bridge crossing over the canal.

From 3 July 2026 until 21 August 2026, a cofferdam will be installed along the offside of the canal. As a result, the navigation channel will be narrowed, and it will not be possible for two boats to pass each other at this location.

The bridge construction works will begin at 08:00 on Monday 3 August and are scheduled to continue until 17:00 on Tuesday 30 November 2026.

Although the canal will remain open to navigation throughout the works, we ask all customers to proceed with caution when approaching the site and to follow any instructions provided by the contractors working on site.