I hope everyone who is thinking of heading for Birmingham this year has seen
this on Waterscape:
BW outlines further plans to manage levels on the BCN
a.. The closures, which will take effect from 19 April, are shown in the
table below. The times shown are the earliest times that any of the flights
will be closed and customers should be assured that no one will be locked in
a flight because they have not managed to clear it on time. Customers who
find themselves running late and unlikely to reach a lock flight in time are
advised to call the Waterway office (01827 252000) for advice on suitable
safe moorings.
For the entire flight of Parkhead Locks, passage is to be booked in
conjunction with Dudley Tunnel via Dudley Canal Trust, tel 01384 236275.
Lock Flight Locks to be secured Time opened Time closed
Ryders Green 1, 5, 6, 7, & 8 8am 4pm
Walsall Locks Entire flight 8am 4pm
Rushall Locks Top, bottom & locks 3 to 9 8.30am 3.30pm
Spon Lane Locks Entire flight 8.30am 3.30pm
Smethwick Locks Entire flight 8.30am 5pm
Brades Locks Top and bottom locks 8am 4pm
Factory Locks Entire flight 7.30am 6pm
Wolverhampton 21 Top, bottom & locks 5 to 16 7.30am 6.30pm
Robin
