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Schenectady Works Pipe Bridge No 2, Schenectady Works Pipe Bridge No 1 & Schenectady Works Road Bridge, Four Ashes, Calf Heath, Wolverhampton

Type: Navigation and Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Staffordshire & Worcestershire Cnl

From: 10 November 2025, 8am

To: 19 December 2025, 4pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Programme: Winter works

Location

Closest waterwayStaffordshire & Worcestershire Cnl
Starts atBridge 77 Calf Heath Bridge
Ends atFour Ashes Bridge No. 78A
Upstream winding holeLock 32 Gailey Lock
Downstream winding holeHatherton Junction Bridge No. 1

Descriptions

Update 27 October 2025, 12:48pm

As part of the West Midlands Interchange Scheme, we will be refreshing the towpath between Four Ashes Bridge (78a) and Calf Heath Bridge (77). These works will take place from 10 November to 19 December 2025, aligning with the already advertised stoppage on this section of the canal.  Please note: Navigation will remain open until 24 November, at which point it will close in line with the original stoppage schedule.  A diversion route has been arranged and will be clearly signposted for towpath users throughout the closure period.

Original 8 May 2025, 9:50pm

A navigation and towpath closure are required for the removal of 3 redundant service bridges (2x pipe bridges & 1 road bridge) as part of the West Midlands Interchange Development in Calf Heath.

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