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Type: Navigation Restriction
Waterway(s): Worcester & Birmingham Canal
From: 18 February 2026, 8am
To: 18 February 2026, noon inclusive
Region: West Midlands
Reason: Maintenance
| Closest waterway | Worcester & Birmingham Canal |
| Starts at | Lock 23 |
| Ends at | Lock 23 |
| Upstream winding hole | Black Prince |
| Downstream winding hole | Astwood above Lock 18 |
Please note that navigation will be closed at Lock 23 on Wednesday 18 February from 8:00am to 12:00 noon.
This restriction is required to facilitate the installation of felt and boarding on the top end gate as part of summer water conservation measures.
The local team will be undertaking the works and will be on site throughout to keep customers informed of progress
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