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200 metres south of the M42 bridge, Knowle, Solihull, Grand Union Canal

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Grand Union Canal

From: 1 May 2025 12:23 pm

To: On-going

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Repair

Subject to review on: 28 November 2025

Location

Closest waterwayGrand Union Canal
Starts atM42 Motorway Bridge
Ends atM42 Motorway Bridge

Descriptions

Update 12 June 2025 10:07 am

Please be advised that the small landslip from the offside continues to restrict navigation approximately 200 metres south of the M42 bridge on the Grand Union Canal near Knowle.

Navigation remains open, but boaters are kindly asked to proceed with caution and keep to the towpath side until dredging can be carried out.

Update 1 May 2025 11:35 am

Please be advised a small landslip from the offside is restricting navigation 200 metres south of the M42 bridge on the Grand Union Canal. Navigation remains open but boaters are asked to pass with care, keeping to the towpath side.

Original 1 May 2025 11:34 am

Navigation Restriction: 200 metres south of the M42 bridge, Grand Union Canal

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