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Lock 13 - Newark Town Lock

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): River Trent

From: 28 December 2025, 4:33pm

To: 29 December 2025, 3pm inclusive

Region: East Midlands

Reason: Repair

Location

Closest waterwayRiver Trent
Starts atLock 13, Newark Town Lock
Ends atLock 13, Newark Town Lock

Descriptions

Update 29 December 2025, 2:56pm

The fault has been repaired, the lock is now operational and the navigation is open to traffic.

Original 28 December 2025, 4:47pm

Newark Town Lock is currently closed to traffic due to an electrical fault. We will be onsite tomorrow morning to assess the situation and determine what repairs are required.

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