Shropshire Star

Sections of Newport canal towpath to close for improvement work

Council contractors are carrying out work to improve the surface of the towpaths along part of a town's popular canal next week.

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Telford & Wrekin Council workers will be carrying out improvements at Newport canal and this will involve the temporary closure of individual sections of the canal due to vehicle movements.

From November 7 to 15, the section between Town Lock at the road bridge and Fishers Lock to the east will be closed.

Then, from November 16 to 23, Fishers Lock to Summerhouse Bridge will be closed and from November 24 to December 2, Summerhouse Bridge to Norbroom Park will be closed.