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Lock 10, Barton Turns

Type: Navigation and Towpath Closure

Waterway(s): Trent & Mersey Canal

From: 3 November 2025, 8am

To: 5 December 2025, 4pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Repair

Programme: Winter works

Location

Closest waterwayTrent & Mersey Canal
Starts atLock 10, Barton Lock
Ends atLock 10, Barton Lock
Upstream winding holeWychnor
Downstream winding holeWillington

Descriptions

Update 25 November 2025, 3:03pm

Due to a change in methodology for these works, we're pleased to announce that this stoppage is now scheduled to finish at 4:00 PM on Friday, 5th December.

Update 12 September 2025, 1:25pm

After further investigation of these gates, they have deteriorated to the extent they will need to be sent off-site for refurbishment. An extension of two weeks is required to complete these additional works.

Original 9 May 2025, 12:08am

A navigation and towpath closure are required for bottom end gate replacements as well as lock ladder and brickwork repairs.

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