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Towpath between Sheepcote Street Bridge, and St Vincent Street Bridge, Birmingham

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): New Mainline

From: 24 August 2026, 8am

To: 31 August 2026, 5pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Location

Closest waterwayNew Mainline
Starts atSheepcote Street Bridge, Sheepcote St.
Ends atSt Vincent Street Bridge, Vincent St.

Description

Original 17 August 2026, 12:35pm

Third-party contractors will be undertaking roof repair works at the Distillery and to facilitate the works, scaffolding will be erected next to the towpath.

The towpath will remain open throughout the works, with signs and banksmen in place to manage pedestrian traffic and ensure public safety. Navigation will not be affected.

Please follow all on site signage and any instructions provided by the contractors.

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