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Between Malthouse Basin Bridge and Bar Lock Footbridge, Gas Street Basin, Birmingham

Type: Navigation Restriction and Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): New Mainline

From: 23 September 2026, 8am

To: 7 October 2026, 5pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Location

Closest waterwayNew Mainline
Starts atBar Lock Footbridge, Gas Street
Ends atMalthouse Basin Bridge

Description

Original 18 September 2026, 11:18am

Due to security requirements associated with the Conservative Party Conference taking place at the ICC, the towpath adjacent to the ICC and all associated moorings will be temporarily suspended.

The affected area extends from Bar Lock Footbridge, Gas Street, to Malthouse Basin Bridge. Security fencing, signage and security personnel will be present throughout the closure period.

Please do not moor within this section, as moorings will be suspended and the towpath will be closed to public access.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.

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