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Lock 12 (Alrewas Lock) to Lock 20 (Woodend Lock)

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Trent & Mersey Canal

From: 2 September 2025, 1pm

To: On-going

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Low Water Levels

Subject to review on: 29 September 2025

Location

Closest waterwayTrent & Mersey Canal
Starts atLock 20, Woodend Lock
Ends atLock 12, Alrewas Lock

Description

Original 2 September 2025, 2:05pm

Please be advised that we are currently experiencing low water levels between Lock 12 (Alrewas Lock) and Lock 20 (Woodend Lock.)

Our teams are actively monitoring the situation and will continue to do so to help manage water use and minimise disruption. For guidance on how you can help, please refer to the Thrift Code—a set of simple, effective actions boaters can take to conserve water.

We appreciate your continued support in helping to reduce water usage across the network. If you spot a leak or have any concerns, please contact us on 0303 040 4040 or visit our Contact Us page.

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