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Lock 20

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Worcester & Birmingham Canal

From: 16 March 2026, 9am

To: 16 March 2026, 2pm inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Repair

Location

Closest waterwayWorcester & Birmingham Canal
Starts atLock 20
Ends atLock 20
Upstream winding holeAstwood
Downstream winding holeBilford

Description

Original 13 March 2026, 2:27pm

Please be advised that the bottom‑end lock beam at Lock 20 has failed. To enable the necessary repair works, a navigation closure will be required.

On Monday 16 March, navigation through Lock 20 will be closed between 9:00am and 2:00pm while our team carries out the repairs.

If the work is completed sooner and navigation can be reopened before 2:00pm, we will update this notice accordingly.

Thank you for your patience while these essential repairs are undertaken.

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