Capel's Mill - Railway Viaduct & New Canal Channel
New clay-lined section. View from near Dr Newton's Way Bridge to viaduct
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The original canal line was lost when the Stroud bypass (Dr Newton's Way) was built in the 1980s. The new route, using a different arch under the railway viaduct, was mostly occupied by an old rubbish tip.
The new 330m length of canal comprises a concrete channel under and east of the railway viaduct, and a clay-lined section to the west. The site was opened to the Public on May 10 & 11, 2013 to view the new concrete channel.
New clay lined section between Dr Newton's Way & viaduct
New concrete canal channel east of viaduct
New concrete canal channel east of viaduct
Point where the new rejoins the existing (see last photo)
Open day where the public viewed the new channel before being filled
Before Restoration
New canal route east of Dr Newton's Way after initial undergrowth clearance
End of infilling below 'Waitrose' roundabout
