Waterway Notices / Regents Canal Towpath Closure
Towpath Closure beginning 8 May 2026 at 08:15 to 2 July 2026 at 11:03. Starting at Bridge 40, Packington Square Bridge, ending at Bridge 41, New North Road (A1200)`.
This notice has ended and is no longer active.
Summary
| Type | Towpath Closure |
| Start Date | 8 May 2026 at 08:15 |
| End Date | 2 July 2026 at 11:03 |
| Start Location | Bridge 40, Packington Square Bridge |
| Ends Location | Bridge 41, New North Road (A1200)` |
Updates
23 June 2026 at 12:37
Please be advised that our contractor will be on site on Monday 29th June to begin the repair to the towpath. Fencing and diversion will remain in place until the works are completed and signed off by our Asset Management Engineers.
5 June 2026 at 07:23
Our team are assessing all available options and looking to implement the most effective interim solution.
We hope to install as soon as we are able to.
Thank you for your patience and understanding at this time.
2 June 2026 at 13:04
Quotations are currently being sourced following the recent inspections in order for the next steps to be agreed in relation to the remedial works, whilst we understand this may cause inconvenience, alternative routes remain in place until it is safe to reopen the towpath.
19 May 2026 at 09:30
Our engineers have carried out an initial inspection to assess the site and the towpath condition. We are currently awaiting the results of this inspection. We will update this notice once the inspection results have been reviewed.
8 May 2026 at 08:36
Please be advised that due to defects in the towpath surface there is a towpath closure in effect between Bridge 40, Packington Squre Bridge and Bridge 41, New North Road.
The full range of the closure is between the what3words locations ///misty.dime.soils and ///throw.fuzzy.poet.
The Nearest West side exit - fully accessible
- ///lush.locals.hidden
Nearest East side exits
- Accessible ///wash.bucked.beard
- Stepped access ///lifts.level.parks