Wolverhampton Lock Flight

Completed: We're pleased to advise the trees down along Wolverhampton lock flight have been cleared and navigation is open again.

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Old Main Line

From: 13 January 2026, 9:15am

To: 15 January 2026, 4:58pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Vegetation

Subject to review on: 19 January 2026

Location

Closest waterway	Old Main Line
Starts at	Lock 21, Wolverhampton
Ends at	Wolverhampton Top Lock
Upstream winding hole	Aldersley junction
Downstream winding hole	Top lock

Descriptions

Update 15 January 2026, 9:56am

Contractors will be on site this morning to clear the fallen trees at Wolverhampton Lock Flight. An update will be provided once clearance has been confirmed.

Original 13 January 2026, 9:19am

Wolverhampton lock flight is currently closed due to a number of fallen trees obstructing the navigation and towpath. This issue will be reported to our contractors.

Storm Goretti has impacted several of our waterways, resulting in a high volume of incidents. Our teams are prioritising public safety and are working to clear obstructions and reopen affected routes as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience while this matter is addressed and will provide further updates as they become available.