Birmingham canal drained to make way for cycle improvement works

A stretch of the Worcester and Birmingham Canal is drained to allow work on widening the towpath for improved cyclist and pedestrian access

Cycling improvement work in Birmingham has seen one of the city’s most historic stretches of canal drained in order to widen the towpath.

The £250,000 project is aimed at improving pedestrian access to the city centre, and the work is being carried out as part of the Birmingham Cycle Revolution Project.

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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.

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