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Aldridge Marina to Aldridge Wharf Bridge, Walsall

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Daw End Canal

From: 9 February 2026, 2pm

To: On-going

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Pollution Incident

Subject to review on: 7 April 2026

Location

Closest waterwayDaw End Canal
Starts atLatham Bridge
Ends atAldridge Wharf Bridge

Descriptions

Update 2 March 2026, 1:35pm

Please be advised that navigation remains closed in the affected section. It is essential that boats do not pass through the area to prevent further environmental impact.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation while this matter is being addressed. Further updates will be provided as soon as additional information becomes available.

Update 16 February 2026, 9:21am

Please be advised that navigation remains closed while we continue to contain the pollution.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation while this matter is being addressed. A further update will be provided as soon as more information becomes available.

Update 11 February 2026, 10:46am

Navigation remains closed while efforts continue to contain the pollution.

Please note that navigation is also closed between Catshill Junction and Rushall Lock 1 to facilitate essential maintenance works.

Please refer to the separate notice below for further details.

Between Catshill Junction and Rushall Lock 1 | Canal & River Trust

Original 9 February 2026, 2:48pm

We have been alerted to a pollution incident affecting the canal between Aldridge Marina and Aldridge Wharf Bridge, Walsall.

As a result, navigation has been temporarily closed in this section. Spill pads and containment booms are currently in place, and it is essential that boats do not pass through the area, as movement would risk dispersing the pollution further.

We are actively monitoring the situation and will provide an update as soon as it is safe to reopen navigation.

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