Between Kingsbury Swing Bridge and Lock 10, Curdworth

Completed: The tree has been cleared.

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Birmingham & Fazeley Canal

From: 12 January 2026, 10:32am

To: 13 January 2026, 1:12pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Vegetation

Subject to review on: 14 January 2026

Location

Closest waterway	Birmingham & Fazeley Canal
Starts at	Lock 10, Curdworth
Ends at	Kingsbury Swing Bridge
Upstream winding hole	BF-020-003 Curdworth Bottom Lock Winding Hole
Downstream winding hole	BF-016-012 Curdworth Top Lock Winding Hole

Fallen tree north of Lock 10, Curdworth

A tree has fallen from the offside blocking all of the navigation, just north of Lock 10, Curdworth.

Storm Goretti has impacted a number of our waterways, resulting in a high volume of incidents.

Our teams are prioritising safety and are working to clear obstructions and reopen affected routes as quickly as possible.

We appreciate your patience while these matters are addressed and will provide updates as soon as they become available.