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Lock 47

Type: Navigation Restriction

Waterway(s): Worcester & Birmingham Canal

From: 4 February 2026, 8am

To: 4 February 2026, noon inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Maintenance

Location

Closest waterwayWorcester & Birmingham Canal
Starts atLock 47
Ends atLock 47

Description

Original 13 January 2026, 3:06pm

Please note that navigation will be closed at Lock 47 on Wednesday 04 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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