Notice Archive / Spouthouse Embankment, Perry Barr, Birmingham
Navigation and Towpath Closure Notice from 3 November 2025 at 08:00 to Ongoing. Starting at Gorse Farm Bridge, Gorse Farm, ending at Perry Barr Lock 1, Top Lock.
This is a live notice. Please check the Canal & River Trust website for the latest information. View on Canal & River Trust website.
Summary
| Type | Navigation and Towpath Closure |
| Start Date | 3 November 2025 at 08:00 |
| End Date | Ongoing |
| Start Location | Gorse Farm Bridge, Gorse Farm |
| Ends Location | Perry Barr Lock 1, Top Lock |
Updates
24 March 2026 at 09:08
The navigation and towpath remain closed here. Our teams have scheduled works for next week to investigate and resolve the issue. Once these works have been completed and the situation has been fully assessed, we will provide a further update regarding the lifting of the closure.
Thank you for your patience while we carry out this essential work.
23 March 2026 at 11:07
Please be advised that navigation is also closed at Spouthouse Embankment, including Perry Barr Lock Flight while our engineers investigate a leak.
We will provide further updates as soon as we receive them.
16 March 2026 at 15:24
Following completion of major canal bed and waterway wall works since November 2025, the towpath is to remain closed until the 30th March to complete the removal of construction materials and make it safe to reopen.
We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause to towpath users.