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Norish British Steel Bridge to Woodside Bridge, Pedmore Rd, Dudley, Brierley Hill

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Dudley No 1 Canal

From: 22 May 2026, 8am

To: 24 July 2026, 5pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Location

Closest waterwayDudley No 1 Canal
Starts atNorish British Steel Bridge
Ends atWoodside Bridge

Description

Original 27 April 2026, 4:13pm

Third-party contractors are installing a new bridge over the canal as part of the West Midlands Metro Extension. To facilitate these works, contractors will need to use a limited section of the towpath.

The towpath and canal will remain open during daylight hours as normal. However, to maintain safe access for towpath users, a temporary walkway pontoon will be installed within the canal between Norish British Steel Bridge and Woodside Bridge.

The pontoon will slightly reduce the available navigation width, but the canal will remain fully operational.

Advance warning signage will be installed on site to inform customers of the works.

Please follow the signage provided and take extra care when passing through this section.

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