Lock 9 Aston

Type: Navigation and Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Birmingham & Fazeley Canal

From: 23 February 2026, 8am

To: 13 March 2026, 4pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Repair

Programme: Winter works

Location

Closest waterway	Birmingham & Fazeley Canal
Starts at	Lock 1, Aston Top Lock
Ends at	Aston Lock 11
Upstream winding hole	Winding hole near Avenue Road
Downstream winding hole	Winding Hole near Tyburn Road

A navigation and towpath closure are required for top side lock gate replacements. We will also be replacing some lock chamber brickwork.