Lock 38, Tardebigge, Worcester & Birmingham Canal

Detail

From Date: 05/11/2018 08:00

To Date: 23/11/2018 16:00 inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Repair

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterway: Worcester & Birmingham Canal.

Starts at: Lock 23

Ends at: Lock 57

Upstream winding hole: North of Bridge 57 Tardebigge Old Wharf

Downstream winding hole: North of Bridge 40, Astwood Lane Bridge

Updates

22/10/2018 11:31

Repair works at Lock 39 have been deferred until winter 2019 to release funds so that more urgent arising works across the Region can be completed this winter.

However, the repairs to Lock 38 will go ahead as planned.  

Please be aware, as a result, the duration of the closure will be reduced by three weeks and will now finish on 23rd November.

Description

Lock 38 - repair bottom gates.  Replace kickers on the quadrant.  Install approach bollards and improve the lock ladder.

Lock 39 - repair top and bottom gates.  Install approach bollards and improve the lock ladder.