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Lock 7, Worcester

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Worcester & Birmingham Canal

From: 3 November 2025, 8am

To: 19 December 2025, 4pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Repair

Programme: Winter works

Location

Closest waterwayWorcester & Birmingham Canal
Starts atLock 7, Bilford
Ends atLock 7, Bilford
Upstream winding holeWinding Hole, Tibberton
Downstream winding holeLowesmoor Winding Hole

Descriptions

Update 29 June 2025, 10:02pm

Please note the towpath will no longer be closed during these works.

Original 11 May 2025, 11:52pm

A navigation and towpath closure are required for top and bottom gate replacements. We will also be doing lock ladder, bollard and quadrant repairs.

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