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Audlem Lock 1, Head Gates

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Shropshire Union Canal

From: 3 October 2025, 7:36pm

To: 6 October 2025, 11:23am inclusive

Region: North West

Reason: Underwater Obstruction

Subject to review on: 6 October 2025

Location

Closest waterwayShropshire Union Canal
Starts atAudlem Lock 1
Ends atAudlem Lock 1
Upstream winding holeAdderley Wharf Winding Hole SU-061-014
Downstream winding holeMoss hall Winding Hole SU-054-007

Description

Original 3 October 2025, 7:55pm

There is an underwater obstruction on the head gate at Audlem Lock 1 which is restricting the gates from closing fully to enable seal, allowing the lock to empty. An operations team has been on site this afternoon and into the evening but the cause of the blockage is still undetermined and further investigation is needed during normal working hours. An update will be provided on Monday 6th October by 13:00 once teams have had chance to further investigate the cause.

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