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130 yards below Pothouse Bridge, Bradley Arm, Bilston

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Bradley Arm (Old Main Line)

From: 5 October 2026, 2:40pm

To: On-going

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Vegetation

Subject to review on: 13 November 2026

Location

Closest waterwayBradley Arm (Old Main Line)
Starts atPotthouse Br, Bradley Arm
Ends atPotthouse Br, Bradley Arm

Descriptions

Update 26 October 2026, 10:09am

Please be advised that the branches remain in the water on the Bradley Arm, approximately 130 yards below Pothouse Bridge in Bilston.

Boaters are currently able to pass, however please proceed with caution when navigating through the area.

We are currently awaiting a timeframe for the removal of the branches and will provide a further update as soon as we have more information.

Original 5 October 2026, 2:36pm

Please be advised that there are branches in the water on the Bradley Arm, approximately 130 yards below Pothouse Bridge in Bilston. The What3Words location is roses.bucks.mock. Boaters are currently able to pass, however please proceed with caution when navigating through the area. Our contractors have been asked to attend and remove the obstruction. We will provide a further update once the branches have been cleared.

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