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Between Bridge 6 (Ladywood) and Bridge 16 (Netherwich)

Type: Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Droitwich Barge Canal

From: 12 May 2025, 8am

To: 22 September 2025, 4pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Location

Closest waterwayDroitwich Barge Canal
Starts atBridge 6, Ladywood
Ends atBridge 10, Valley Way Footbridge

Descriptions

Update 23 July 2025, 12:57pm

Contractors working on behalf of Wychavon District Council continue with towpath improvement works between Bridge 6 (Ladywood) and Bridge 16 (Netherwich) on the Droitwich Canal.

We are pleased to confirm that the towpath between Bridge 14 and Bridge 10 has now reopened. However, the section between Bridge 10 and Bridge 6 will remain closed for a further 14 weeks to allow works to safely continue.

We kindly ask all users to continue observing on-site signage and take extra care when approaching the area.

Original 22 May 2025, 2:55pm

Contractors working on behalf of Wychavon District Council are currently undertaking towpath improvement works between Ladywood Bridge and Netherwich Bridge. While the navigation will remain open, the towpath will be temporarily closed during this period.

Wychavon District Council, in collaboration with the contractor, will make every effort to reopen sections of the towpath as soon as possible. Further updates will be provided as work progresses.

We kindly ask all users to observe all signage and exercise caution when approaching the area.

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