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Bridge 108, Saltley Viaduct, Birmingham & Warwick Junction Canal

Type: Navigation and Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Birmingham & Warwick Junction Cnl

From: 14 July 2026, 8am

To: 17 August 2026, 5pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Location

Closest waterwayBirmingham & Warwick Junction Cnl
Starts atBridge 97, Roving Bridge Bordesley Junc
Ends atM6 Viaduct, Salford Junction
Upstream winding holeBordesley Junction
Downstream winding holeSalford Junction

Description

Original 26 March 2026, 2:14pm

A navigation and towpath closure are required for works by High Speed 2 (HS2) to demolish the Saltley Viaduct — a large public road bridge that crosses the Birmingham and Warwick Junction Canal. Please note an alternative route is available via the Birmingham & Fazeley Canal using Aston Locks whilst these works are taking place.

The towpath will be closed between Railway Bridge 108C and Bridge 107. Please follow the signage that will be in place.

We appreciate your understanding and apologise for any inconvenience caused while these essential works are carried out.

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