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Lock 3, Brierly Hill Road

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Stourbridge Canal

From: 25 December 2025, 1:13pm

To: 29 December 2025, 11:29am inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Underwater Obstruction

Subject to review on: 29 December 2025

Location

Closest waterwayStourbridge Canal
Starts atLock 3, Stourbridge
Ends atLock 3, Stourbridge
Upstream winding holeAbove Lock 3
Downstream winding holeAbove Lock 5

Description

Original 25 December 2025, 1:45pm

Please be aware there is a sunken boat in the bottom of Lock 3 , near Leys Junction, and is currently blocking navigation through the lock.

We will provide further updates as soon as they are available.

For any questions or concerns, please get in touch with us on 0303 040 4040 or email [email protected]. Please note our customer service hours over Christmas. https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/contact-us

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