Towpath between Avenue Road Bridge and Rocky Lane Bridge, Aston

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Towpath between Avenue Road Bridge and Rocky Lane Bridge, Aston

Birmingham & Fazeley Canal

Type

Towpath Closure

Reason

3rd Party Works

Region

West Midlands

Last update

Fri, Aug 7

Timing

Tue, Mar 1

Review expected Fri, Nov 27

Affected location

Birmingham & Fazeley Canal

Avenue Road Bridge to Rocky Lane Bridge, Aston

Update history

Fri, Aug 7

The towpath remains closed due to an unsafe wall owned by a third party. The closure is necessary to protect the safety of towpath users while the issue is being assessed and addressed by the responsible party.

We will provide further updates as soon as we receive them and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Thu, Mar 26

Please note that the towpath is now only closed between Avenue Road Bridge and Rocky Lane Bridge following the clearance of fallen trees.

We will continue to provide updates as further information becomes available.

Tue, Jan 27

Please note that, due to safety concerns, the closure has been extended to cover the section of towpath between Water Links Bridge and Thimble Mill Lane Bridge, Aston. We are contacting our contractors and will provide an update as soon as further information becomes available.

Tue, Jan 27

Our team have attended the site, and the unsafe wall has collapsed, bringing down multiple trees. Specialist contractor removal will be required. Further updates will be provided once more information becomes available.

Tue, Nov 18

The towpath between Avenue Road Bridge and Rocky Lane Bridge remains closed due to an ongoing issue with the condition of an adjacent structure belonging to a third party. We are continuing to work with the relevant parties to progress the matter and move towards a resolution.

We understand the inconvenience this causes and appreciate your patience. Further updates will be provided as soon as more information becomes available.

Thu, Jul 3

The towpath between Avenue Road Bridge and Rocky Lane Bridge remains closed due to an ongoing issue related to the condition of an adjacent structure. The matter continues to be handled by our legal team, and while we are unable to share further details at this stage, we are actively working towards a resolution.

We understand the inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your continued patience. Further updates will be provided as soon as more information becomes available.

Thu, May 1

The towpath in this area remains closed due to an ongoing legal dispute. Our legal team continues to manage the matter, and while we're unable to provide specific details at this time, we are working diligently to resolve the situation. We appreciate your patience and will share further updates as soon as more information becomes available.

Thu, May 1

We've had to temporarily close the towpath between Avenue Road Bridge and Rocky Lane Bridge, Aston, on the Birmingham & Fazeley Canal. A third party wall has been deemed unsafe and in danger of collapsing, so we have taken the decision to close it immediately. We will endeavour to make contact with the owners of the wall, and we'll share any further updates as soon as we receive them.

Conditions can change. Check local signage and the latest official notice before travelling.

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