Stoppages Results

Restriction: Spon Lane Bridge

Associated Regional Office: BW West Midlands

UPDATE (19 September): Please note, the headroom restriction will be in place until further notice.

UPDATE (12 September): The navigation has now re-opened. However, there is a maximum headroom of 2.40 metres at Spon Lane Bridge due to emergency works.

29 August: An emergency stoppage is required at Spon Lane Bridge from 6pm on Wednesday 29 August until 4pm on Wednesday 19 September to enable British Waterways to carry out essential engineering repair works to the bridge parapet that has been significantly damaged. British Waterways apologise for any inconvenience caused. Alternative boating routes are available and diversions will be sign posted - boaters are kindly requested to avoid this section of the canal during the duration of these works by joining the New Main Line via Smethwick Junction or Spon Lane Junction.

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