Branston Lock 8, Trent & Mersey Canal

Detail

From Date: 11/10/2023 08:00

To Date: 11/10/2023 16:02 inclusive

Type: Navigation Closure

Reason: Repair

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterway: Trent & Mersey Canal

Starts at: Lock 8, Branston Lock

Ends at: Lock 8, Branston Lock

Upstream winding hole: Willington

Downstream winding hole: Wychnor

Updates

11/10/2023 16:02

We're pleased to advise the team have completed works ahead of schedule and navigation is now open.

Description

We’re having to carry out an urgent repair at Branston Lock 8. The offside ground paddle top end has a blockage inside the culvert chamber. This is causing the lock to be very slow to fill, meaning boats are having to queue for a considerable amount of time.

A 2-day stoppage is therefore required. The stoppage will take place on Wednesday 11th October and Thursday 12th October.

Thank you for your patience while we carry out this vital repair.