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Lock 40, Wilmcote Top Lock

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): South Stratford Canal

From: 5 August 2025, 9:38pm

To: 6 August 2025, 12:54pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Underwater Obstruction

Subject to review on: 7 August 2025

Location

Closest waterwaySouth Stratford Canal
Starts atLock 40, Wilmcote Top Lock
Ends atLock 40, Wilmcote Top Lock
Upstream winding holeWilmcote Winding Hole
Downstream winding holeBimingham Road Winding Hole

Description

Original 5 August 2025, 9:52pm

An underwater obstruction has been identified within the lock chamber. Although the emergency response team attended site and attempted to remove it, the size and nature of the obstruction prevented them from making the lock safe. This obstruction is currently causing boats to become hung up, posing a significant safety risk. As a result, the lock has been temporarily closed for health and safety reasons. The local operations team will attend site tomorrow to carry out a full assessment. Please do not attempt to use the lock until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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