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Lock 20, Kingswood

Type: Navigation and Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): North Stratford Canal

From: 5 January 2026, 8am

To: 20 February 2026, 4pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Repair

Programme: Winter works

Location

Closest waterwayNorth Stratford Canal
Starts atLock 20
Ends atLock 20
Upstream winding holeWharf Lane Bridge
Downstream winding holeJunction with Kingswood Arm

Descriptions

Update 17 February 2026, 4:45pm

We're pleased to confirm that the works at Kingswood Lock 20 will be completed ahead of schedule, and navigation will reopen on 20 February. Some works will continue on the lockside after navigation has reopened, but these will not affect boat movements. Thank you for your patience while we've carried out these essential improvements.

Original 8 May 2025, 3pm

A navigation and towpath closure are required for bottom end gates replacement and top end relining works.

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