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Completed: We're pleased to advise the repair is complete and navigation is open again.
Type: Navigation Closure
Waterway(s): Birmingham & Fazeley Canal
From: 3 June 2025, 7am
To: 3 June 2025, 1:01pm inclusive
Region: West Midlands
Reason: Repair
| Closest waterway | Birmingham & Fazeley Canal |
| Starts at | Farmers Bridge Lock 1, Top Lock |
| Ends at | Farmers Bridge Lock 13, Bottom Lock |
| Upstream winding hole | Old Turn Junction |
| Downstream winding hole | Aston Junction |
Please be advised that navigation will be closed at Farmers Bridge Lock flight on Tuesday 3rd June.
This closure is necessary to facilitate repair works following our recent investigation of a void identified in the Lock 5 wall. Our team will be carrying out essential maintenance to address this issue and ensure continued safe operation.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
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