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Towpath and Moorings between Four Ashes Bridge No. 78A and Watling Steet Bridge 79, Penkridge, Stafford

Type: Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Staffordshire & Worcestershire Cnl

From: 25 May 2026, 8am

To: 26 June 2026, 6pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Location

Closest waterwayStaffordshire & Worcestershire Cnl
Starts atFour Ashes Bridge No. 78A
Ends atWatling Steet Bridge 79

Description

Original 7 May 2026, 3:12pm

Third-party contractors undertaking works in connection with the West Midlands Interchange Project will be carrying out towpath resurfacing between Four Ashes Bridge No. 78A and Watling Steet Bridge 79. To facilitate these works, the towpath will be temporarily closed to the public for the duration of the project. A signed diversion route will be in place, and appropriate signage will be displayed on site. Moorings will also be suspended along this stretch.

All users are requested to follow the signed diversion route and comply with any instructions issued by the contractors on site. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation during these essential works.

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