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Canal Authority Closes Llangollen Canal After Leak Collapse

By Drooid · Sep 13, 2026, 10:17 AM UTC · How we work

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Canal and River Trust (CRT) closed a stretch of the Llangollen Canal in Whitchurch, Shropshire on Monday.
The closure follows a leak discovered near canal section that collapsed before Christmas 2025.
WWT said the leak originates south of ongoing works.
WWT contacted all boat owners on the Arm to inform them of the closure.
CRT said repairs could take weeks to months, allowing owners to stay or relocate.

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Canal and River Trust (CRT) closed a stretch of the Llangollen Canal in Whitchurch, Shropshire on Monday.
The closure follows a leak discovered near canal section that collapsed before Christmas 2025.
WWT said the leak originates south of ongoing works.
WWT contacted all boat owners on the Arm to inform them of the closure.
CRT said repairs could take weeks to months, allowing owners to stay or relocate.