Lock 8, Ryders Green

Completed: We're pleased to advise that the underwater obstruction has been cleared. Navigation restrictions remain in place with navigation open from 10am to 3pm. Please refer to separate notice: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/0197c690-0802-7bf4-98d0-68f033f3371d

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Walsall Canal

From: 28 October 2025, 10:45am

To: 29 October 2025, 9:45am inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Underwater Obstruction

Subject to review on: 29 October 2025

Location

Closest waterway	Walsall Canal
Starts at	Lock 8, Ryders Green Bottom Lock
Ends at	Lock 8, Ryders Green Bottom Lock

Descriptions

Update 28 October 2025, 1:15pm

Navigation remains closed at Ryders Green Lock 8. The lock gate cannot currently be operated as it is catching on a metal obstruction. Our team is assessing the situation and will develop a repair plan.

We will provide an update as soon as further information becomes available.

Original 28 October 2025, 10:50am

There is currently an underwater obstruction at Ryders Green Lock 8 affecting navigation and the passage of boats. Our team is on site working to remove the obstruction.

We will update this notice as soon as more information becomes available.