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Towpath at Brick Kiln Bridge, Bloxwich, Walsall

Type: Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Wyrley & Essington Canal

From: 18 July 2025, 7am

To: 30 September 2025, 6pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Location

Closest waterwayWyrley & Essington Canal
Starts atBrick Kiln Bridge
Ends atBrick Kiln Bridge

Descriptions

Update 17 July 2025, 10:09am

To ensure the safety of ongoing operations, the towpath beneath Brick Kiln Bridge will need to be closed.

Diversion signage will be in place and provided by the third-party contractors.

We kindly ask all towpath users to exercise extra care when passing through the area and to follow all on-site signage and instructions.

Original 14 July 2025, 2:46pm

Please be advised that third-party contractors will be installing scaffolding to the deck of Brick Kiln Bridge to facilitate essential structural repairs. As part of these works, a pontoon will be positioned in the canal beneath the bridge to provide access for the repair team.

The canal will remain open during this period. The pontoon will be repositioned as needed to ensure the safe passage of boats through the bridge.

Signage will be placed along the route to inform both canal and towpath users, and banksmen will be on site to assist with safe movement through the area.

We kindly ask all customers to take extra care when navigating this section and to follow any instructions provided on site.

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