Bridge 40, Taverners Bridge to Bridge 41, Coleshill Road Bridge, Atherstone

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Coventry Canal

From: 12 May 2026, 8am

To: 26 June 2026, 5pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Location

Closest waterway	Coventry Canal
Starts at	Bridge 40, Taverners Bridge
Ends at	Bridge 41, Coleshill Road Bridge

Descriptions

Update 28 May 2026, 3:26pm

Contractors are still undertaking demolition works on the offside and still have pontoons in the canal. Works will be complete on 26/06/26.

Original 12 May 2026, 2:50pm

Please be advised that demolition works are still ongoing on the offside, with pontoons installed within the canal.

As a result, navigation is still partially restricted between Bridge 40 (Taverners Bridge) and Bridge 41 (Coleshill Road Bridge). We appreciate your cooperation and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Please, take extra care when navigating through this section. All users are required to follow signage and any directions provided by third-party contractors.