Stourbridge Canal, Lock 9

Please note - We have completed these works a few days ahead of schedule and the navigation is now open 

Whilst undertaking the planned works at Lock 9, we have discovered some significant additional works that are required to be undertaken, including the replacement of falling stop plank iron cast grooves, as well as the need to repair a significant hole in the bywash spillway. Unfortunately, these works cannot be completed within the original timeframe, and so we require an extension of a week to the advertised stoppage dates. The canal will now be closed until 12 April 2024. 

We would like to advise you of this additional stoppage to the winter works programme. The bottom end towpath side quoin at lock 9 on the Stourbridge canal has come away from the wall, making it very difficult to fill and operate the lock. Emergency repairs are needed to stop further deterioration. The stop plank grooves at the top of the lock are also damaged and repair works to these are also required. It is also planned for remedial works to the bottom end gates to take place at the same time whilst we are on site.
Due to the quoin needing to be repaired, the gates will have to be re-fitted.
The repairs are likely to take 6 weeks to complete. The works are planned to start on the 26 February 2024 and be completed on the 5 April 2024. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.