Waterway Notices / Between Malthouse Basin Bridge and Bar Lock Footbridge, Gas Street Basin, Birmingham
Navigation Restriction and Towpath Closure beginning 23 September 2026 at 07:00 to 7 October 2026 at 16:00. Starting at Bar Lock Footbridge, Gas Street, ending at Malthouse Basin Bridge.
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Summary
| Type | Navigation Restriction and Towpath Closure |
| Start Date | 23 September 2026 at 07:00 |
| End Date | 7 October 2026 at 16:00 |
| Start Location | Bar Lock Footbridge, Gas Street |
| Ends Location | Malthouse Basin Bridge |
Updates
18 September 2026 at 10:18
Due to security requirements associated with the Conservative Party Conference taking place at the ICC, the towpath adjacent to the ICC and all associated moorings will be temporarily suspended.
The affected area extends from Bar Lock Footbridge, Gas Street, to Malthouse Basin Bridge. Security fencing, signage and security personnel will be present throughout the closure period.
Please do not moor within this section, as moorings will be suspended and the towpath will be closed to public access.
We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.