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Southern towpath between Aqueduct 5, Tame Aqueduct and Brickfields Bridge, West Bromwich, Birmingham

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Tame Valley Canal

From: 2 February 2026, 8am

To: 3 April 2026, 5pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Location

Closest waterwayTame Valley Canal
Starts atAqueduct 5, Tame Aqueduct
Ends atBrickfields Bridge

Description

Original 13 January 2026, 1:36pm

Third-party contractors will be carrying out excavation works to install new electric cables at the rear of the towpath.

The towpath will remain open, with Heras fencing positioned along its length at the back for safety. Navigation will remain open as usual.

Take extra care when passing through this area and follow signs.

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