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Between Brasshouse Lane Bridge and Roving Bridge, Bromford Junction, Smethwick

A navigation closure on the New Mainline, 12 August 2026 to 12 August 2026 — 0 days.

Source: this notice on canalrivertrust.org.uk

Waterway
New Mainline
Region
West Midlands
Started
12 August 2026
Status
Reopened 12 August 2026
Days shut
same day
CRT reason
Emergency Services Incident
Cause
Nothing failed
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

This incident is now cleared.

Where

Updates · 2

0 days with no update after the last one.

12 August 2026 · 0 days since the previous

Please be advised that the closure has been extended to Roving Bridge, Bromford Junction, BC-008-003.

12 August 2026 · 0 days since the previous

Due to an ongoing police incident at Galton Bridge (BC-006-003), an urgent restriction is in place. Boaters are strongly advised not to attempt to navigate beneath Galton Bridge until further notice. Additionally, for public safety, towpath users and other members of the public must not enter the canal or towpath areas between: * Spon Lane Bridge and access points BC-007-001 & BC-007-003 * Brasshouse Bridge and access points BC-006-001 & BC-006-008 Canal & River Trust colleagues are being deployed to support emergency services at the scene and to help prevent vessels from entering the affected area. Please follow all instructions from emergency service personnel and Canal & River Trust staff. Access restrictions are in place for the safety of all waterway users and members of the public. We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and cooperation while this incident is being managed. A further update will be provided as soon as more information becomes available.

Cite this: Canal closures, “Between Brasshouse Lane Bridge and Roving Bridge, Bromford Junction, Smethwick”, https://crt-stoppages.pages.dev/notice/019ff560-9a39-7212-92b4-afa0a9c46923.

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