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Towpath Closure: Shortwood Tunnel West Portal, Worcester & Birmingham Canal

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Detail

TypeTowpath Closure
Start Date5/1/2025, 10:25:40 AM
End DateOngoing
Start LocationShortwood Tunnel west towpath ramp cvt
Ends LocationShortwood Tunnel west towpath ramp cvt

Description

A landslide has caused trees and mud to fall into the canal at Shortwood Tunnel West Portal, on the Worcester \& Birmingham Canal. As a result, we have had to close the navigation and towpath along this section...

Updates

A landslide has caused trees and mud to fall into the canal at Shortwood Tunnel West Portal, on the Worcester \\\& Birmingham Canal. As a result, we have had to close the navigation and towpath along this section. We currently do not have a confirmed timeline for the reopening of the towpath. Unfortunately, the landowner did not agree to the draft agreement that was proposed last year. Additionally, progress is further impacted by the start of bird nesting season, which is expected to cause delays over the summer months. We will provide a further update as soon as it becomes available. This notice was originally posted on an old system which has now been upgraded, the original description and latest update have been transferred here. To view any historical updates related to this notice, please click here [Here](https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/26550-towpath-closure-shortwood-tunnel-west-portal-worcester-birmingham-canal)

5/1/2025