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Deepfields Junction Bridge to Gas Pipe Bridge, Blue Button Weir

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Bradley Arm (Old Main Line)

From: 12 April 2026, 8:56am

To: 13 April 2026, 2:15pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Pollution Incident

Subject to review on: 13 April 2026

Location

Closest waterwayBradley Arm (Old Main Line)
Starts atDeepfields Junction Bridge
Ends atGas Pipe Bridge Near Blue Button Weir
Upstream winding holeDeepfields Junction
Downstream winding hole

Description

Original 12 April 2026, 9:09am

Due to a significant factory fire in the vicinity of Deepfields Road Bridge, the navigation has been closed. Run off water from the fire ground is entering the canal via surface water discharge outlets,resulting in pollution within the affected area. A substantial amount of coal dust has also settled across the waterway. Our local operations team is on site and working quickly to contain and manage the incident to prevent further environmental impact. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience while we work to restore the waterway to a safe condition.

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