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Towpath from Woodside Bridge to Round Oak Bridge, Brierley Hill, Dudley

Type: Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Dudley No 1 Canal

From: 30 April 2026, 8am

To: 7 July 2026, 5pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Location

Closest waterwayDudley No 1 Canal
Starts atRound Oak (1) Bridge
Ends atWoodside Bridge

Descriptions

Update 6 May 2026, 1:46pm

Please be advised that the revised towpath closure dates are from 04/06/26 to 07/07/26, with night time closures only between 21:30 and 05:30.

The reason for the extension is that the contractors have experienced access arrangement issues, which have delayed the start of the works. As a result, the towpath will remain open at night until 04/06/26.

Original 16 March 2026, 3:41pm

Third-party contractors working on the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension will be carrying out night-time works to install a new bridge over the canal as part of the new metro line.

To facilitate these works, the towpath will be closed at night only from:

  • 30 April 2026 to 24 June 2026
  • Daily between 21:30 and 05:30

A signed towpath diversion route will be provided on site.

Thank you for your understanding while these works take place.

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