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Towpath between Spon Lane Roadbridge and Aqueduct 1, Steward Aqueduct, Smethwick

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Old Main Line

From: 27 April 2026, 8am

To: 1 May 2026, 5pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Location

Closest waterwayOld Main Line
Starts atAqueduct 1, Steward Aqueduct
Ends atSpon Lane Roadbridge

Description

Original 20 April 2026, 4:16pm

Third-party contractors are resurfacing a section of the towpath between Spon Lane Roadbridge and Aqueduct 1 (Steward Aqueduct) using new aggregate.

The towpath will remain open throughout the works, with banksmen and signage in place to manage users.

Please follow the signage and any instructions provided by the third-party contractors.

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