Restoration milestone reached as liftbridge installed on stretch of the Lichfield Canal

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A white metal lift‑bridge sits within a fenced construction area, with large cylindrical components and pivot arms visible. The ground around it is excavated, with soil and construction materials scattered. Houses and trees stand behind the site under a cloudy sky.

A white metal bridge structure stands on uneven ground inside temporary fencing. It includes a platform with railings and a tall overhead frame. Orange safety netting lies in a pile nearby, with trees and houses in the background beneath a cloudy sky.

A newly installed white metal liftbridge rises above a fenced construction site. A printed information board stands in the foreground. Behind the structure are brick houses, trees, and an overcast sky.

A roadside view of a white metal liftbridge behind temporary fencing. A blue truck and cars are parked beside a small building with a “fish face” sign. Houses and spring trees are in the background.

Rob Clayton has taken these brilliant shots of the new liftbridge and it’s looking absolutely stunning.

The last photo shows the view as you approach along Tamworth Road. You can already tell this is going to become a real local landmark.

#Lichfield #WeDigCanals #UKCanals

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A steel lift‑bridge structure sits in an outdoor fabrication yard, with its main frame and pivoting lifting arms mounted on a rusted steel base. Two orange traffic cones mark the front corners, and a green industrial workshop with equipment and shelving stands behind it on the wet ground.

Something exciting is happening this week…

The new lift bridge between Tamworth Road and Longbridge Road is being installed!

Watch this space for more updates! 😃

(This is an old photo – it’ll look a bit different now it’s had a lick of paint.)

#Lichfield #WeDigCanals #Bridges

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🚨 Latest Video 🚨 Looking at the Camp Hill Line 'reopening' and new Midland Metro tram stops.
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West Midlands railway stations reopen after over 80 years The West Midlands Railway have announced the opening of three new railway stations in South Birmingham to passengers from 7 April, marking the return of rail services to the Camp Hill Line after more than 80 years.

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Angine de Poitrine - Full Performance (Live on KEXP) YouTube video by KEXP

Given how insane world politics is the the moment I feel like Angine de Poitrine is the perfect antidote. Sheer lunacy, but fun and genius
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Today, Millennium Point

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and if you aren't from the UK, trust me when I say this is not an exaggeration

Shaun looks at the exposed circuitry of a 507 door mechanism

Two people in high-vis clothing cleaning the 507 exterior. One is spraying with a hose, the other is working with a bucket and sponge

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Picture showing test equipment connected to 507001

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The New Willenhall and Darlaston Stations are now OPEN! YouTube video by Geoff Marshall

VIDEO TIME! There are two new stations - Willenhall and Darlaston that have opened, we went for a ride on opening day!

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Spot the difference: Lewis’ LEGO United Diaries milk tank wagon next to an O Gauge model at Festival of Railway Modelling this weekend. #lego #legotrains #lgauge #modelrailway

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Three New Stations in Birmingham! YouTube video by Geoff Marshall

VIDEO! Three new stations in the West Midlands are opening up, we paid a visit to Moseley Village, Kings Heath and the brilliantly named Pineapple Road ...

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The world's most annoying road YouTube video by Jay and Mark

NEW EPISODE OF #MAPMEN!!! 🗺️

Is this the world’s most annoying road? Come with Mark and me on what turns out was an impossible road trip. 🇺🇸🚗🇦🇷

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Also, can you work out how we did The Special Effect?