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Summit Tunnel, Galton, Smethwick
A navigation closure on the New Mainline, 13 January 2026 to 20 January 2026 — 7 days.
Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk
- Waterway
- New Mainline
- Region
- West Midlands
- Started
- 13 January 2026
- Status
- Reopened 20 January 2026
- Days shut
- 7
- CRT reason
- Vegetation
- Cause
- Weather
- Asset
- Canal or river
Cause and asset are read from the notice prose, not CRT fields; the reason above is CRT's own.
What CRT said it was for
The tree has been cleared.
Where
- New Mainline: Summit Tunnel, Galton to Summit Tunnel, Galton
Updates · 2
1 days with no update after the last one.
19 January 2026 · 5 days since the previous
Contractors are currently on site clearing the fallen tree. We will provide an update once we've received confirmation it has been cleared.
14 January 2026 · 1 days since the previous
A fallen tree is obstructing navigation at Summit Tunnel, Galton. The what3words location is: ///heap.nails.successes. Our contractors will be contacted. Storm Goretti has impacted a number of our waterways, resulting in a high volume of incidents. Our teams are prioritising public safety and are working to clear obstructions and reopen affected routes as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience while this matter is addressed and will provide further updates as they become available.
Cite this: Canal closures, “Summit Tunnel, Galton, Smethwick”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019bbbbf-6ee3-7299-84b0-073465ef19dc.
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