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Summit Tunnel, Galton, Sandwell

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): New Mainline

From: 21 September 2026, 8am

To: 30 September 2026, 5pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Location

Closest waterwayNew Mainline
Starts atSummit Tunnel, Galton
Ends atSummit Tunnel, Galton

Description

Original 17 September 2026, 12:19pm

Third-party contractors will be carrying out inspections from a pontoon in the waterway for the Local Highway Authority from the 21st to the 30th September 2026.

The towpath and navigation will remain open but expect a short delay if the pontoon needs to be moved out of the navigation channel.

Please observe all signs and any instructions from the contractor.

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