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Western towpath between Brickfields M5 Bridge and Brickfield Turnover Bridge, Birmingham

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Tame Valley Canal

From: 30 March 2026, 8am

To: 3 April 2026, 5pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Location

Closest waterwayTame Valley Canal
Starts atBrickfields M5 Bridge
Ends atBrickfield Turnover Bridge

Description

Original 25 March 2026, 2:57pm

Third-party contractors are backfilling an excavation at the rear of the western towpath.

Although the towpath will remain open to the public, banksmen will be on-site to manage pedestrian traffic and works as required. Navigation remains unaffected and will continue as normal.

Please, take extra care when passing through this area and follow instructions given.

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