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Bridge 81, Selly Oak Railway Bridge

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Worcester & Birmingham Canal

From: 10 February 2026, 8am

To: 10 February 2026, 5pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Location

Closest waterwayWorcester & Birmingham Canal
Starts atBridge 81, Selly Oak Railway Bridge
Ends atBridge 81, Selly Oak Railway Bridge

Description

Original 3 February 2026, 1:44pm

Please be advised that inspection works will be carried out at Selly Oak Rail Bridge 81 on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal.

A pontoon will be positioned at the bridge to facilitate the inspection. The pontoon will be placed to ensure that waterway traffic can continue to pass safely.

Signage will be displayed both upstream and downstream of the works to notify boaters in advance.

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