Bridge 165 to Bridge 165A

Navigation RestrictionActive

Bridge 165 to Bridge 165A

Trent & Mersey Canal

Type

Navigation Restriction

Reason

3rd Party Works

Region

North West

Last update

Thu, Jun 4

Timing

Fri, Jul 3 → Mon, Nov 30

Affected location

Trent & Mersey Canal

Bridge 165A to Bridge 165

Update history

Thu, Jun 4

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.  

Conditions can change. Check local signage and the latest official notice before travelling.

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