Waterway Notices / Towpath around M5 Bridge, Brickfields, West Bromwich
Advice beginning 14 August 2026 at 07:00 to 1 April 2027 at 16:00. Starting at Aqueduct 5, Tame Aqueduct, ending at Brickfield Turnover Bridge.
This is a live notice. Please check the Canal & River Trust website for the latest information. View on Canal & River Trust website.
Summary
| Type | Advice |
| Start Date | 14 August 2026 at 07:00 |
| End Date | 1 April 2027 at 16:00 |
| Start Location | Aqueduct 5, Tame Aqueduct |
| Ends Location | Brickfield Turnover Bridge |
Updates
31 July 2026 at 08:28
Third-party contractors will be undertaking excavation works to the rear of the towpath, both north and south of M5 Bridge (Brickfields), to install new electrical cables.
The towpath and access points will remain open throughout the works. However, signs and banksmen will be present on the towpath to manage pedestrian traffic and ensure public safety.
Please follow all on site signage and any instructions provided by the contractors.