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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 waterwayBirmingham & Fazeley Canal
Starts atLock 1, Aston Top Lock
Ends atAston Lock 11
Upstream winding holeWinding hole near Avenue Road
Downstream winding holeWinding Hole near Tyburn Road

Description

Original 7 May 2025, 12:23pm

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

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