Notice Archive / Spouthouse Embankment, Perry Barr, Birmingham

Navigation and Towpath Closure Notice from 3 November 2025 at 08:00 to 13 March 2026 at 16:00. Starting at Culvert 3, Hampstead, ending at Perry Barr Lock 1, Top Lock.

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Summary

TypeNavigation and Towpath Closure
Start Date3 November 2025 at 08:00
End Date13 March 2026 at 16:00
Start LocationCulvert 3, Hampstead
Ends LocationPerry Barr Lock 1, Top Lock

Updates

8 May 2025 at 23:14

A navigation and towpath closure are required for significant canal bed replacement works to two areas of the canal over the length of Spouthouse Embankment. The canal will be drained between Gorse Farm Bridge and Tower Hill and works will also include canal wall rebuild and repair as well as grouting operations and maintenance access improvement. We have checked the availability of alternative routes and they are available.

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