Stoppages Results

Restriction: Towpath between Sidbury Lock 3, the Commandery and the Anchor public house, Diglis Basin

The use of the towpath between lock 3 and Diglis Basin has been closed for a number of years (due to the new development at Diglis Basin). During this time the towpath surface at a couple of points has become unsafe due to willow tree root damage. With the development in the basin now complete it is important repair work in the interest of safety is undertaken before the towpath is re-opened to the public.It is neccessary to remove the trees; dig up the roots and carry out repair works to the towpath. It is likely this work will be completed within a month.

British Waterways apologises for any inconcenience caused.

(Enquiries: 01827 252000)

The towpath is also closed

Restriction: Bridge 80 (Bridge Road) to Bridge 82 (University Station Road) Selly Oak

Birmingham City Council and their contractor Birse Civil Engineering are constructing a new aqueduct as part of the Selly Oak New Road project.
The construction works will require the temporary diversion of the canal whilst the new aqueduct is built on the line of the Worcester & Birmingham Canal. This restriction notice covers two phases of the construction work:
1. The construction of a temporary bridge across the canal for the transportation of the workforce, plant and materials; and
2. The use of the temporary canal diversion by BW customers during the duration of the works.
The temporary bridge will limit the width of the canal to 3m & once completed the canal diversion will be constructed, which will also have a limited width of 3m. The diversion and the temporary bridge will be in-situ for 16 months.
During this time boaters should take care when approaching the works and take instruction from the construction workforce. This is particularly important when two boats approach from opposite directions as there is no room to pass in the temporary canal diversion.

British Waterways apologise for the inconvenience caused.

(Enquiries: 01827 252000)

Opening Times: Diglis Locks

Open 8am - 4pm unless affected by flood waters on River Severn (Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day). During winter hours we recommend that the locks are only used during daylight hours. Please also be aware of the opening times on the River Severn Locks which are only manned between 8am - 4pm Thursday to Monday for non commercial traffic.