The BCN is a dense historic network at the heart of the second city – more miles of canal than Venice – offering urban exploration, the Farmer’s Bridge flight and endless connections.
Current closures & stoppages
7 live navigation notices affecting the Birmingham Canal Navigations.
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Closure 2026-11-02 – 2026-12-18
Lock 4, Curdworth
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Closure 2026-11-02 – 2027-03-12
Bridge 108F Saltley Underbridge ( High Speed 2 )
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Closure 2026-11-02 – 2026-12-18
Lock 9, Curdworth
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Closure 2026-07-14
Bridge 108, Saltley Viaduct, Birmingham & Warwick Junction Canal
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Advice 2026-06-08
Sunken Boat - Drayton Manor Swing Bridge
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Restriction 2025-06-11 – 2026-10-31
Birmingham and Warwick Junction Canal, Saltley, Birmingham
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Advice 2022-03-01
Towpath between Avenue Road Bridge and Rocky Lane Bridge, Aston
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