Oldbury locks 5 & 4

The lock gates on the Oldbury flight, Locks 4 & 5  are being replaced and brickwork repairs undertaken. This is part of the planned summer stoppage programme across the West Midlands.

Due to the volume of work required across the waterway, we have identified several projects that are to be undertaken in the summer rather than the traditional winter period. Whilst all other summer stoppages have had a diversion route, this one unfortunately does not. However, during local consultation it was agreed that due to the timing it would have minimal impact on our customers.