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Completed: We're pleased to advise the tree has been cleared and navigation is open again.
Type: Navigation and Towpath Closure
Waterway(s): South Stratford Canal
From: 17 November 2025, 1:30pm
To: 18 November 2025, 10:44am inclusive
Region: West Midlands
Reason: Vegetation
Subject to review on: 19 November 2025
| Closest waterway | South Stratford Canal |
| Starts at | Lock 30, Finwood Road |
| Ends at | Lock 31, Ned's Lock |
| Upstream winding hole | Kingswood Junction |
| Downstream winding hole | Wilmcote |
A tree is currently blocking the navigation and towpath between Lock 30 & 31 in Lowsonford on the South Stratford Canal.
Please note that our teams are responding to multiple fallen trees as a result of Storm Claudia. We are prioritising safety and addressing these issues as quickly as resources allow.
We appreciate your patience and understanding while we work to reopen the affected route. An update will be issued once navigation can safely resume
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