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Completed: We're pleased to advise water levels have recovered and navigation is open again.
Type: Navigation Closure
Waterway(s): Trent & Mersey Canal
From: 28 February 2026, 11:16am
To: 4 March 2026, 9:39am inclusive
Region: West Midlands
Reason: High Water Levels
Subject to review on: 2 March 2026
| Closest waterway | Trent & Mersey Canal |
| Starts at | Lock 12, Alrewas Lock |
| Ends at | Lock 11, Wychnor Lock |
| Upstream winding hole | TM-013-010 Alrewas Winding Hole |
| Downstream winding hole | TM-016-010 Wychnor Winding Hole |
Due to high rainfall in recent days, the river section between Alrewas and Wychnor Locks has had to be closed off temporarily for safety reasons. This closure will remain in place until river levels reduce.
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