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Update 11 August 2025, 4:22pm
The towpath remains closed between Lock 43 Red Bull and Lock 54 Thurlwood Lower due to dewatered locks.
Our teams are trying hard to recover the water levels, but due to the continuation of the dry weather, and the water levels remain low and too keep everyone safe from the risk of falling from height, the towpath will remain closed until further notice.
We are sorry for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.
Navigation through this stretch is also temporarily closed due to the low water levels. You can find more details and updates here.](https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/0197f924-cb3a-7bbf-9870-c6b17b262359). "https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/0197f924-cb3a-7bbf-9870-c6b17b262359).")
A further update will be provided Monday 25 August.
Original 4 August 2025, 11:29am
The towpath is currently closed between Lock 43 Red Bull and Lock 54 Thurlwood Lower due to dewatered locks.
Unfortunately, the canal was emptied following vandalism over the weekend, and due to limited water supplies after a very dry spring, we're currently unable to refill it.
To keep everyone safe from the risk of falling from height, the towpath will remain closed until further notice. We're really sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding.
Navigation through this stretch is also temporarily closed due to the low water levels. You can find more details and updates here.
We'll share the next update on Monday 11 August.
