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Battery Park, Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Worcester & Birmingham Canal

Starts: 24 March 2022 08:00 am

Ends: 31 July 2022 05:00 pm inclusive

Type: Navigation Restriction

Reason: 3rd Party Works

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterwayWorcester & Birmingham Canal.
Starts atBridge 80, Bristol Road
Ends atCable Bridge 80A, Selly Oak

Updates

22/06/2022 11:03

Due to failure of the fabric dam and other unforeseen issues Land & Water have come across during construction works the anticipated end date of these works is 31/07/2022.

The fabric dam as consequence will need to be in place until the end of the works.

Signage and buoys will be utilised to manage canal traffic.

We kindly remind boating customers to follow signage and directions given on site.

Please take extra care when passing through this area.

06/06/2022 12:54

There has been a delay in construction due to issues with clay and the fabric dam will need to be in place until the end of the works (17/06/2022).

10/05/2022 16:18

Due to unforeseen works Land & Water came across, there has been a delay in construction and the fabric dam will need to be in place until the end of the works.

Description

The navigation and towpath will remain open. Land & Water will be installing a fabric dam to facilitate the construction of the offside winding hole next to Bristol Road Bridge (Bridge 80). The dam will be approximately halfway across the canal restricting the width of the navigation. Signage and buoys will be utilised to manage canal traffic. We kindly remind boating customers to follow signage and directions given on site. Please take extra care when passing through this area.

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