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Between Forge Lane Bridge and Lock 2, Minworth

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Birmingham & Fazeley Canal

From: 26 October 2026, 11:25am

To: On-going

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Vegetation

Subject to review on: 28 October 2026

Location

Closest waterwayBirmingham & Fazeley Canal
Starts atForge Lane Bridge
Ends atLock 2, Minworth
Upstream winding holeSalford Junction
Downstream winding holeMinworth Greaves

Description

Original 26 October 2026, 11:22am

Please be advised that navigation is currently closed between Forge Lane Bridge and Lock 2, Minworth, due to a fallen tree blocking the canal.

Contractors have been requested to attend and remove the obstruction. However, they are currently responding to multiple incidents resulting from Storms Austen and Boelo, which brought adverse weather conditions over the weekend. As a result, response times and the progress of clearance works may be affected.

We apologise for the inconvenience and will provide a further update once more information becomes available.

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