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Walsall Lock Flight

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Walsall Canal

From: 20 February 2026, 2:30pm

To: On-going

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Suspected Vandalism

Subject to review on: 24 February 2026

Location

Closest waterwayWalsall Canal
Starts atLock 1, Walsall Top Lock
Ends atLock 3, Walsall

Description

Original 20 February 2026, 3:39pm

Please be advised that Walsall Lock Flight has been temporarily closed due to a vandalism incident. Rubble has been dumped behind Lock 3, preventing the gate from being opened.

The volume of rubble exceeds what our local team can safely remove today. We are assessing the situation and will provide a further update on Tuesday.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.

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