Updates
18/02/2020 15:10
Debris has been removed from this location. The navigation and towpath is now open.
Tame Valley Canal Lock 8 to Lock 11
Starts: 9 February 2020 12:00 am
Ends: 18 February 2020 03:00 pm inclusive
Type: Navigation Closure
Reason: Structure failure
Is the towpath closed? Yes
Location
| Closest waterway | Tame Valley Canal |
| Starts at | Perry Barr Lock 8 |
| Ends at | Perry Barr Lock 11 |
| Upstream winding hole | Walsall Canal Junction |
| Downstream winding hole | Birmingham-Fazeley Canal Junction |
Description
Please be advised that due to Storm Ciara navigation on the Tame Valley canal is not possible between locks 8 and 11. This is due to roofing from adjacent buildings is completely covering Lock 9. The Trust is working closely with West Midlands Fire Brigade and structural engineers and will endeavour to re-open the canal as soon as the debris can be safely removed.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
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