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Completed: Water levels have receded and navigation is open again.
Type: Navigation Closure
Waterway(s): Trent & Mersey Canal
From: 10 January 2026, 12:30pm
To: 15 January 2026, 1:10pm inclusive
Region: West Midlands
Reason: High Water Levels
Subject to review on: 12 January 2026
| Closest waterway | Trent & Mersey Canal |
| Starts at | Lock 12, Alrewas Lock |
| Ends at | Lock 11, Wychnor Lock |
| Upstream winding hole | Winding Hole, Alrewas |
| Downstream winding hole | Winding Hole, Wychnor |
We are sorry to inform you that the canal between Lock 12 (Alrewas Lock) and Lock 11 (Wychnor Lock) has been closed due to high water levels. We are monitoring the situation closely and will provide an update as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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